Black Rock Coffee Bar

901 Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77079

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Black Rock Coffee Bar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate”, showing up two times.

Black Rock Coffee Bar's latest score of 74 falls below the Houston average of 88. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

6 minor violations.

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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)

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)

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)

Storage. outside storage areas / enclosures not constructed of durable and cleanable material / not large enough to store the garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse containers that accumulate / not kept clean.

20-21.20(b)(03)

Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.

20-53(g)

\"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)

Nov 7, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves.

20-21.03(a)(02)c

Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.

20-21.23(g)

Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.

20-53(g)

Jan 28, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black Rock Coffee Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Rock Coffee Bar on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Black Rock Coffee Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Black Rock Coffee Bar.

How does Black Rock Coffee Bar compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Black Rock Coffee Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Black Rock Coffee Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Black Rock Coffee Bar have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Black Rock Coffee Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Black Rock Coffee Bar inspected?

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

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