Bacaro Kitcken & Wine Bar
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
67
Score
Bacaro Kitchen & Wine Bar, located at 14021 Memorial in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 2, 2025, resulting in a score of 67. The inspection identified eight minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, improper cooling of time/temperature controlled for safety food, and the absence of effective hair restraints for food employees. This inspection follows a pattern of mostly low-risk findings across four previous inspections for the establishment.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Apr 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Aug 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Feb 15, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Violations — Oct 2, 2025 Inspection
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
Refrigerated storage. rapid cooling temperatures. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cooled from 135°f (21° c) to 41°f (5°c) or below within 6 hours.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(02)a
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
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)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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