Gregory-Lincoln Education Center

1101 Taft, Houston, TX 77019

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Gregory-Lincoln Education Center has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Gregory-Lincoln Education Center's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

6-301.12(A)

Outdoor refuse areas shall be constructed in accordance with law and shall be curbed and graded to drain to collect and dispose of liquid waste that results from the refuse and from cleaning the area and waste receptacles

6-202.110

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Aug 19, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Jan 9, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Sep 26, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

9 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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)

Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.

20-21.19(c)

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)

Storage. garbage and refuse containers / dumpsters / compactor systems / waste handling units for returnables and recyclables located outside not stored on or above a smooth durable surface of nonabsorbent material, such as sealed concrete or machine-laid asphalt, that is kept clean / maintained in good repair / sloped to drain.

20-21.20(b)(03)

Controlling pests, generally. premises not kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents.

20-21.21(a)

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 maintained in good repair.

20-21.22(a)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.

20-21.23(b)

General. at least 50 foot-candles (540 lux) of light not provided at a surface where a food employee may be working with food / with utensils / with equipment such as knives / slicers / grinders / saws where employee safety is a factor.

20-21.24(a)

Jan 29, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gregory-Lincoln Education Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gregory-Lincoln Education Center on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Gregory-Lincoln Education Center compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Gregory-Lincoln Education Center most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Gregory-Lincoln Education Center's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gregory-Lincoln Education Center have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gregory-Lincoln Education Center means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Gregory-Lincoln Education Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gregory-Lincoln Education Center is inspected around two times per year on average.

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