Homestead Kitchen and Bar

600 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007

American

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Homestead Kitchen and Bar has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Homestead Kitchen and Bar is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 8, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(c)(02)

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. materials not sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated cleaning and sanitizing / not resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition except for single-service and single-use articles.

20-21.10(a)

Jan 2, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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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. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) and ready to eat food stored at 41°f (5°c) for more than seven days.

20-21.03(b)(10)b

Hand-washing sink installation. sink used for food preparation / washing equipment / washing utensils used for hand-washing.

20-21.19(a)

May 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 8, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) and ready to eat food stored at 41°f (5°c) for more than seven days. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(10)b

Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. consumer advisory (disclosure). when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish are served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection) not including a description of the animal-derived foods, such as \"oysters on the half shell (raw oysters)\", \"raw-egg caesar salad\", and \"hamburgers (can be cooked to order) / identification of the animal-derived foods in a menu or other listing by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.

20-21.04(c)(06)

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)

Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.

20-21.21(b)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homestead Kitchen and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Homestead Kitchen and Bar on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Homestead Kitchen and Bar?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Homestead Kitchen and Bar.

How does Homestead Kitchen and Bar compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Homestead Kitchen and Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Homestead Kitchen and Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Homestead Kitchen and Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Homestead Kitchen and Bar 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 Homestead Kitchen and Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Homestead Kitchen and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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