Houston Zoo-Twiga Cafe -(Texas Ssa Group)
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
64
Score
The Houston Zoo-Twiga Cafe, located at 1513 Cambridge St, Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 21, 2025, with a score of 64. This inspection resulted in nine minor violations, including issues with time without temperature control procedures, equipment maintenance, and the cleaning frequency of nonfood-contact surfaces. Historically, the facility has maintained a mostly low-risk profile across five previous inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Reinspection (002)
9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Sep 25, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Jul 8, 2025
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 29, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Jun 24, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Oct 21, 2025 Inspection
General. time without temperature control. except as specified under subitem d of this item, when time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food before cooking, or for ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food that is displayed or held for service written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment / not made available to the regulatory authority upon request. these written procedures shall specify methods of compliance with subitems b[01]-[03] or c[01]-[05] of this item; and methods of compliance with section 20-21.03(b)(02) of this code for food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control.
20-21.02(a)(02)a
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)
Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(d)
Hand-washing sink supplies. when disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles not conveniently located near the hand-washing facilities.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
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)
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)
General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.
20-21.28(a)(01)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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