Grooves of Houston
Last inspected: Jul 5, 2025
61
Score
Grooves of Houston, located at 2300 Pierce in Houston, TX, had a moderate-risk inspection on July 5, 2025, with a score of 61. This inspection identified 10 minor violations, including issues with specialized food processing, plumbing fixture installation, and equipment maintenance. The facility has a history of medium-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Jul 5, 2025
Reinspection (002)
10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
61
Nov 9, 2024
Complaint (003)
11 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
58
Sep 7, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Feb 23, 2024
Reinspection (002)
9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
64
Violations — Jul 5, 2025 Inspection
Specialized processing methods--packaging time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food using a cook-chill or sous vide process without prior to implementation, submitting a haccp plan that contains the information as specified under section 20-19(f)(02)(b) and (d), except as specified in parts [08] and [11] of this subitem.
20-21.04(l)(02)b[09]
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)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(c)(03)
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)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. poisonous / toxic materials unnecessary for the operation / maintenance of the establishment / cleaning and sanitization of equipment and utensils / control of insects and rodents are prohibited in the food establishment; provided, this requirement does not apply to packaged poisonous / toxic materials that are for retail sale. restricted use pesticides specified in item (03)c of this subsection shall meet the requirements specified in 40 cfr 152, subpart i, classification of pesticides.
20-21.27(a)(01)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
Person in control of an area where smoking is prohibited failed to request a person known to be smoking to extinguish the burning tobacco product.
21-247(b)
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Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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