Char Diner
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
78
Score
The most recent inspection for Char Diner, located at 8313 Southwest Fwy in Houston, TX, was conducted on 2025-09-12 and resulted in a low-risk classification with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, date marking of refrigerated ready-to-eat foods, and cleaning frequency for nonfood-contact surfaces. Historically, Char Diner has had mostly medium-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
70
Oct 22, 2024
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations.
70
May 7, 2024
Complaint (003)
8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
67
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Sep 12, 2025 Inspection
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)
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
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)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not stored at least six inches (15 cm) above the floor on dollies / pallets / racks / skids designed as specified under section 20-21.03(a)2b of this code / not kept in closed cartons that protect them from contamination, except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law.
20-21.14(c)(01)
General. equipment / utensils not in current use not stored in a clean and sanitary condition.
20-21.28(a)(03)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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