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Dupsy's a Modern African Kitchen

2616 Blodgett St, Houston, TX 77004
African
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Dupsy's a Modern African Kitchen has three inspections in the public record. Dupsy's a Modern African Kitchen was last inspected on Jan 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Looking across the full record, “refrigerated storage” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Dupsy's a Modern African Kitchen's 82 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Reinspection (002)
4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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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”. (corrected on site)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(07)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means. (corrected on site)
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 kept clean. (corrected on site)
20-21.22(a)
82
Jan 15, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
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”. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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)
Manual sanitizing. food-contact surfaces of all equipment and utensils not sanitized by immersion in a chlorine solution in a manner that complies with one of the following; 25 ppm at a minimum temperature of 120of for 10 seconds when ph is <=10, 50 ppm at a minimum temperature of 100of for 7 seconds when ph is <=10, 50 ppm at a minimum temperature of 75of for 7 seconds when ph is <=8, or 100 ppm at a minimum temperature of 55of for 10 seconds when ph is <=10.
20-21.12(e)(02)
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)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
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 kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
64
Jan 23, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
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Manual sanitizing. food-contact surfaces of all equipment and utensils not sanitized by immersion in a quaternary ammonium compound solution at a concentration according to the manufacturer’s label at a minimum temperature of 75f for an exposure time according to the manufacturer’s label.
20-21.12(e)(04)
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)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dupsy's a Modern African Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dupsy's a Modern African Kitchen on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dupsy's a Modern African Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dupsy's a Modern African Kitchen.

How does Dupsy's a Modern African Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Dupsy's a Modern African Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Dupsy's a Modern African Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dupsy's a Modern African Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dupsy's a Modern African Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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