69 Lounge

5219 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

High Risk

69 Lounge has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. 69 Lounge was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

By comparison, the average Houston facility scores 88, putting 69 Lounge on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 12 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

4-602.11(E)

Food may not be stored: (b) in toilet rooms

3-305.12(B)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12(A)

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

6-501.114(A)

No smoking sign missing at entrance

COH-21-244(b)

Handwashing sign not posted

6-301.14

Smoking not enforced in prohibited area

COH-21-247(b)

A food establishment shall post a sign or poster, clearly visible to food employees, by all handwashing sinks. the sign or poster shall notify food employees to report symptoms and diagnosis information about their health as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food.

TAC-228.32

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 69 Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 69 Lounge on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does 69 Lounge compare to other restaurants in Houston?

69 Lounge most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has 69 Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 69 Lounge have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at 69 Lounge means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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