Kiewit Houston Cafe

585 N Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX 77079

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Kiewit Houston Cafe stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

“Hand-washing sink faucets” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Kiewit Houston Cafe trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations. 3 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. (corrected on site)

20-20(c)

Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(10)b

Temperature and pressure measuring devices. ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices not maintained in good repair / not accurate within the intended range of use.

20-21.10(f)

Hand-washing sink faucets. hand-washing sink not equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°f (38°c) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. hand-washing sinks in facilities providing custodial care for preschool age children that are used only by the children may provide only cold running water.

20-21.19(b)

Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(g)

Jun 17, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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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)

Cleaning frequency. equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils not clean to sight and touch. (corrected on site)

20-21.11(a)(13)

20-21.19(b)

Jan 28, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge operating a food establishment / mobile food service unit with a haccp plan not ensuring full compliance with haccp plan. (corrected on site)

20-19(d)

General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(a)(02)

Hand-washing sink faucets. self-closing / slow-closing / metering faucet not designed to provide a flow of water for at least 20 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

20-21.19(b)

Jun 26, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 16, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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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)

Floor junctures. in all new or extensively remodeled establishments utilizing concrete / terrazzo / ceramic tile / similar flooring materials, and where water flush cleaning methods are used, the junctures between walls and floors not coved / not sealed. in all other cases, the juncture between walls and floors shall not present an open seam of more than one-thirty-second of an inch.

20-21.22(f)

Wall protection. walls behind and adjacent to cooking equipment utilizing a ventilation hood, shall, from the floor to the base of the hood, have the same type of material as specified in this paragraph for plumbing fixtures. materials utilized for wall protection shall be fiber-glass reinforced plastic (frp) / nonferrous metal / ceramic tile / plastic laminate or the equivalent for the purpose intended.

20-21.23(d)

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 Kiewit Houston Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kiewit Houston Cafe on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kiewit Houston Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink faucets” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kiewit Houston Cafe.

How does Kiewit Houston Cafe compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Kiewit Houston Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Kiewit Houston Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kiewit Houston Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kiewit Houston Cafe 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 Kiewit Houston Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kiewit Houston Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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