Cafe Ong Ba

12121 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cafe Ong Ba three times, with records going back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “refrigerated storage” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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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
Feb 11, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
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Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
90
Aug 25, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented.
20-19(d)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
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)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
78
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Ong Ba last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Ong Ba on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Ong Ba?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Ong Ba.

How does Cafe Ong Ba compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Cafe Ong Ba most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Cafe Ong Ba's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Ong Ba have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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