Doko

3737 Cogdell St, Houston, TX 77019
Korean
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Doko has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Plumbing fixture installation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Doko scores about where you'd expect for a Houston restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code.
20-21.19(a)
90
Aug 21, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
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Specialized processing methods--packaging time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food using a cook-chill or sous vide process without prior to implementation, submitting a haccp plan that contains the information as specified under section 20-19(f)(02)(b) and (d), except as specified in parts [08] and [11] of this subitem.
20-21.04(l)(02)b[09]
Specialized processing methods--clostridium botulinum and listeria monocytogenes controls, reduced oxygen packaging criteria without a variance. except for a food establishment that obtains a variance as specified under item (01) of this subsection, a food establishment that packages time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food using a reduced oxygen packaging method shall control the growth of and toxin formation of clostridium botulinum and the growth of listeria monocytogenes.
20-21.04(l)(02)a
90
Mar 19, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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Special requirements. fish. records, creation and retention. when raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish are served or sold in ready to eat form, and when the fish are raised and fed as specified in section 20-21.01(b)(08), a written agreement or statement from the supplier or aquaculturist stipulating that the fish were raised and fed as specified in item (08)a[04] of this subsection not obtained / not retained in the records of the food establishment for 90 calendar days beyond the time of service or sale of the fish by the person in charge.
20-21.01(b)(08)b[03]
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.19(d)
86
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(m)
95
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
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)
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)
Utility line/duct installation. exposed utility service lines and pipes not installed in a way that does not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the walls and ceilings. utility service lines and pipes shall not be unnecessarily exposed on walls or ceilings in those areas listed in subsection (b) of this section. service lines behind counters used only for beverage preparation may be exposed on the inside counter walls if necessary for service and if kept to a minimum. if exposed in rooms or areas allowed in subsection (c) of this section, air conditioning / ventilation / heating ducts shall be of smooth rigid metal and designed with a circular cross-section.
20-21.23(f)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
Covering material installation. wall and ceiling covering materials not attached and sealed so as to be easily cleanable.
20-21.23(h)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Doko last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Doko on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Doko?

Across the inspection record, “plumbing fixture installation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Doko.

How does Doko compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Doko most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Doko's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Doko have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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