Gyu-Kaku

11301 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Gyu-Kaku has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about five violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “refrigerated storage” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Gyu-Kaku is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Aug 18, 2025

Reinspection (002)

5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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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)

Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(01)

Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.

20-21.10(a)

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)

Testing of the final rinse temperature not done by means of an irreversible registering temperature indicator or heat sensitive indicating paper traveling through the final rinse chamber in the same manner as equipment and utensils, at the dish level during a normal rinse cycle.

20-21.13(i)

May 25, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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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)

Thawing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use not removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration as specified in item (01) of this subsection, or prior to, or immediately upon completion of thawing using procedures specified in item (02) of this subsection. (corrected on site)

20-21.04(j)

Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.

20-21.10(a)

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)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.

20-21.23(a)

Dec 10, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

7 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)

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)

Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.

20-21.10(a)

Cleaning frequency. equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils not clean to sight and touch.

20-21.11(a)(13)

Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.

20-21.19(d)

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

20-21.23(a)

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)

Jan 9, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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20-21.23(g)

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

20-21.23(a)

General. at least 20 foot-candles (220 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 mm) above the floor in areas used for hand-washing / utensil-washing / equipment and utensil storage / in toilet rooms.

20-21.24(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gyu-Kaku last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gyu-Kaku on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gyu-Kaku?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gyu-Kaku.

How does Gyu-Kaku compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Gyu-Kaku most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Gyu-Kaku's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gyu-Kaku have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gyu-Kaku 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 Gyu-Kaku inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gyu-Kaku is inspected around two times per year on average.

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