Jus Jars
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
64
Score
Jus Jars, located at 507 N Sam Houston Pkwy E in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on October 8, 2025, with a score of 64. The inspection identified nine minor violations, including issues with food labeling, the absence of effective hair restraints for food employees, and improper installation of plumbing fixtures. This most recent inspection aligns with a historical pattern of medium-risk assessments across seven previous inspections for the café.
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Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Complaint (003)
9 minor violations.
64
Jun 13, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Apr 30, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
61
Jun 6, 2024
Reinspection (002)
8 minor violations.
67
Mar 5, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Violations — Oct 8, 2025 Inspection
Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(b)(06)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
20-21.08(f)
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)
Water under pressure. hot water is at least 105°f (41°c)but less than 110°f (43°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment.
20-21.15(c)
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
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)
Special ventilation. cooking equipment not provided with a ventilation hood / not installed in the manner required by all applicable laws. this subsection does not apply to microwave ovens / electric convection ovens of approved types / electric rice cookers / ovens of approved types.
20-21.25(b)(05)
Changes made in proposed layout of facilities not appearing on both original sets of plans and specifications.
20-25(a)
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