Killen's Barbecue-Gate 42
Last inspected: Dec 27, 2025
86
Score
Killen's Barbecue-Gate 42, located at 7800 Airport Blvd in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on December 27, 2025, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations concerning refrigerated storage and date marking of ready-to-eat foods, hair restraints, and general plumbing maintenance. Across three recorded inspections, Killen's Barbecue-Gate 42 has maintained a historical pattern of low-risk assessments.
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Inspection History
Dec 27, 2025
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
86
Dec 20, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Dec 27, 2025 Inspection
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
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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