Chocolate Bar River Oaks

2411 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77008
Other
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

The Chocolate Bar River Oaks, located at 2411 W Alabama St, Houston, TX, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on December 6, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, proper storage of dispensing utensils, and the use of hair restraints by food employees. Previous inspections for this Houston establishment have also generally fallen into the medium-risk category.

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Inspection History
Dec 6, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
74
Oct 9, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Violations — Dec 6, 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. (corrected on site)
20-20(c)
Dispensing utensils not stored in water at least 135°f (57°c) / water container is not cleaned as often as necessary. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(04)
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)
Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.
20-21.17(c)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)