Garosu Korean BBQ

11700 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072
Korean
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Garosu Korean BBQ stretching back to 2024. Garosu Korean BBQ was last inspected on Sep 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

The pattern that stands out is “hand-washing sink installation”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Houston facility scores 88, putting Garosu Korean BBQ on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 3 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”.
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)
Chemicals. machines (single-tank, stationary-rack, door-type machines and spray-type glass washers) using chemicals for sanitization not provided with wash water greater than 120°f (49°c). (corrected on site)
20-21.13(g)(01)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
General. at least 10 foot candles (110 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in walk-in refrigeration units / dry food storage areas / other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
20-21.24(a)
78
Jan 15, 2025
Complaint (003)
1 minor violation.
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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)
95
Jan 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
General. washed / cooked food being stored before service, not protected against cross-contamination from food requiring washing / cooking.
20-21.03(a)(04)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.
20-21.11(c)(02)
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)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
78
Sep 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Storage. outside storage areas / enclosures not constructed of durable and cleanable material / not large enough to store the garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse containers that accumulate / not kept clean. (corrected on site)
20-21.20(b)(03)
95
Feb 27, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garosu Korean BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garosu Korean BBQ on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Garosu Korean BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Garosu Korean BBQ.

How does Garosu Korean BBQ compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Garosu Korean BBQ most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Garosu Korean BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Garosu Korean BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Garosu Korean BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Garosu Korean BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.