Gen Korean BBQ

12230 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077
Korean
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Gen Korean BBQ is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for cleaning nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment such as counters, dining table tops and shelves 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)(03)
86
Oct 26, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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. packaged / unpackaged food stored in contact with water / un-drained ice.
20-21.03(a)(05)
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)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for cleaning nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment such as counters, dining table tops and shelves 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)(03)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gen Korean BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gen Korean BBQ on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Gen Korean BBQ most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gen Korean BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gen 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.