Empire Cafe

1732 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Empire Cafe, located at 1732 Westheimer Rd in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 15, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations related to food safety, including issues with food condition, date marking of refrigerated ready-to-eat foods, and plumbing fixture installation. Empire Cafe has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Complaint (003)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
82
Sep 10, 2025
Complaint (003)
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Jan 16, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
86
Mar 18, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Jan 15, 2026 Inspection
General. food not in sound condition / safe for human consumption / free from spoilage, filth, other contaminants. food prepared in or obtained from an unlicensed private home or other unlicensed food establishment is considered to be from an unapproved source and may not be used or offered for sale for human consumption in or from a food establishment. (corrected on site)
20-21.01(a)
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
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)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)