Carnegie Vanguard High School

1501 Taft St, Houston, TX 77019

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Carnegie Vanguard High School has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Carnegie Vanguard High School's latest score is in line with the Houston average of 88. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Except as specified in subsection (c) of this section, a certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in food code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12. (corrected on site)

TAC-228.31(b)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Except as specified in(b) of this section, attachments to walls and ceilings such as light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall mounted fans, decorative items, and other attachments shall be easily cleanable

6-201.17(A)

Dec 10, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Jan 15, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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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)

Sinks. food establishment not provided with a three-compartment sink in addition to the hand-washing sinks required under section 20-21.19 of this code except that a mobile food unit may have a two-compartment sink and except that no utensil-washing sink shall be required in a packaged-food-only food establishment.

20-21.11(b)

Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.

20-21.18(c)

Mar 20, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations.

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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)

20-21.18(c)

Hand-washing sink faucets. hand-washing sink not equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°f (38°c) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. hand-washing sinks in facilities providing custodial care for preschool age children that are used only by the children may provide only cold running water.

20-21.19(b)

Cleaning equipment storage. after use, mops not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls / equipment / supplies.

20-21.28(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carnegie Vanguard High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carnegie Vanguard High School on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Carnegie Vanguard High School compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Carnegie Vanguard High School most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Carnegie Vanguard High School's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Carnegie Vanguard High School have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carnegie Vanguard High School means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Carnegie Vanguard High School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carnegie Vanguard High School is inspected around two times per year on average.

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