Cafe Tales Specialty Coffee
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
78
Score
Cafe Tales Specialty Coffee, located at 11195 Westheimer Rd in Houston, TX, had a low-risk inspection on October 14, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with hair restraints, handling of single-service articles, and accessibility of the hand-washing sink. Across four scored inspections, Cafe Tales Specialty Coffee has consistently maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
86
Feb 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Oct 14, 2025 Inspection
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)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not handled / displayed / dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination of surfaces that may come in contact with food or with the mouth of the user.
20-21.14(c)(02)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(a)
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)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. poisonous / toxic materials unnecessary for the operation / maintenance of the establishment / cleaning and sanitization of equipment and utensils / control of insects and rodents are prohibited in the food establishment; provided, this requirement does not apply to packaged poisonous / toxic materials that are for retail sale. restricted use pesticides specified in item (03)c of this subsection shall meet the requirements specified in 40 cfr 152, subpart i, classification of pesticides.
20-21.27(a)(01)
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