Virgie's Bar B-Que
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
86
Score
Virgie's Bar B-Que, located at 5535 N Gessner in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on August 19, 2025. This inspection identified three minor violations concerning refrigerated storage, waste container coverings, and the posting of "no smoking" signs. Across four scored inspections, Virgie's Bar B-Que has maintained a historical pattern of mostly low-risk outcomes.
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Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 11, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Aug 27, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Aug 19, 2025 Inspection
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
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