Beck's Prime
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
70
Score
Public records show five inspections at Beck's Prime stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 25, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(06)
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. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
(corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)
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 maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
70
Jun 10, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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General. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(01)
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(06)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
74
Feb 5, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
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)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
78
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Water under pressure. food establishment operating without hot and/or cold water under pressure at all fixtures and equipment that use water.
20-21.15(c)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code.
20-21.19(a)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beck's Prime last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beck's Prime on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Beck's Prime compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Beck's Prime most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has Beck's Prime's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beck's Prime have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beck's Prime means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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