Josephine's
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
70
Score
Josephine's, located at 318 Gray in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 12, 2025, which resulted in a score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues with refrigerated storage, disposition of ready-to-eat foods, and improper cooking temperatures for certain meats. Over its seven recorded inspections, Josephine's has historically been categorized as medium-risk.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
70
Aug 6, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
64
Feb 21, 2025
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Dec 15, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
13 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
52
May 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Dec 16, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Nov 12, 2025 Inspection
Refrigerated storage. disposition of ready to eat foods. not discarding time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) , ready to eat food where either temperature or time combination has exceeded.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(11)
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(06)
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. fish, meat, and pork, including game animals and exotic animals commercially raised for food as specified under tfer 228.62(g)(01)(a) and 228.62(g)(02)(a), and game animals and exotic animals subjected to a voluntary inspection program as specified under tfer 228.62(g)(02)b) not cooked to heat all parts to a temperature of 145°f (63°c) or above for 15 seconds.
(corrected on site)
20-21.04(c)(01)a[02]
Jewelry and nail polish. while preparing food, unless wearing intact gloves, a food employee may not wear artificial polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. while preparing food, a food employee may not wear any jewelry, including medical identification jewelry, on their arms or hands. this subsection does not apply to a plain ring such as a band style ring.
(corrected on site)
20-21.08(g)
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)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(07)
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)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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