Dickey's Barbecue Pit #273
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
64
Score
Dickey's Barbecue Pit #273, located at 1109 Bay Area Blvd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on July 8, 2025, resulting in a score of 64. The inspection identified nine minor violations, including issues with refrigerated storage temperature monitoring, cleaning frequency for nonfood-contact surfaces, and waste container lid security. Throughout its three recorded inspections, the establishment has consistently been categorized as medium-risk.
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Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Reinspection (002)
9 minor violations.
64
Nov 26, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Apr 9, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Jul 8, 2025 Inspection
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)
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)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be constructed of smooth durable materials such as sealed concrete, terrazzo, ceramic tile, vinyl, plastic, or tight wood impregnated with vinyl or plastic.
20-21.22(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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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