Chez Kobayashi

14522 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079
French
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Chez Kobayashi has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Mar 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “refrigerated storage” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Chez Kobayashi's latest score of 82 falls below the Houston average of 88. 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
Mar 19, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Special ventilation. cooking equipment not provided with a ventilation hood / not installed in the manner required by all applicable laws. this subsection does not apply to microwave ovens / electric convection ovens of approved types / electric rice cookers / ovens of approved types.
20-21.25(b)(05)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
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Jun 13, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable.
20-21.03(b)(01)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Special ventilation. cooking equipment not provided with a ventilation hood / not installed in the manner required by all applicable laws. this subsection does not apply to microwave ovens / electric convection ovens of approved types / electric rice cookers / ovens of approved types.
20-21.25(b)(05)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chez Kobayashi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chez Kobayashi on file is from Mar 19, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chez Kobayashi?

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

How does Chez Kobayashi compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Chez Kobayashi most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Chez Kobayashi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chez Kobayashi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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