Antidote Coffee

729 Studewood, Houston, TX 77007
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Antidote Coffee has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Antidote Coffee's latest score of 78 falls below the Houston average of 88. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)
The original food manager certificate shall be posted in the food establishment in a location that is conspicuous to consumers. (corrected on site)
TAC-228.31(a)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)
4-903.11(C)
78
Feb 5, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hand-washing sink installation. sink used for food preparation / washing equipment / washing utensils used for hand-washing. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
95
Oct 2, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge not present at the food establishment / mobile food unit during all hours of operation. (corrected on site)
20-19(d)
General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves.
20-21.03(a)(02)c
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
20-21.08(f)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
Storage. utensils and equipment not air-dried before being stored / not stored in a self-draining position. utensils and equipment may not be cloth-dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
20-21.14(b)(02)
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
67
Feb 23, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
General. food not obtained from sources that comply with all laws relating to food and food labeling as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(a)
General. time without temperature control. except as specified under subitem d of this item, when time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food before cooking, or for ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food that is displayed or held for service written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment / not made available to the regulatory authority upon request. these written procedures shall specify methods of compliance with subitems b[01]-[03] or c[01]-[05] of this item; and methods of compliance with section 20-21.03(b)(02) of this code for food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control.
20-21.02(a)(02)a
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Antidote Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Antidote Coffee on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Antidote Coffee compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Antidote Coffee most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Antidote Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Antidote Coffee have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Antidote Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Antidote Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Antidote Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.