Express Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
86
Score
The Express Cafe, located at 7500 Beechnut St, Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on December 9, 2025. This inspection identified three minor violations related to refrigerated storage, including issues with date marking and maintaining proper cold temperatures for TCS foods. Additionally, a violation concerning the cleaning frequency of certain equipment surfaces was noted.
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Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
86
Jun 30, 2025
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Jun 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Dec 9, 2025 Inspection
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
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
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.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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