Kimchi's Korean Cafe

17748 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094
Korean
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Kimchi's Korean Cafe is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Kimchi's Korean Cafe's latest score of 82 falls below the Houston average of 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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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)
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
Materials; general. single-service and single-use articles. single-service articles / single-use articles reused.
20-21.10(a)(05)
82
Dec 11, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
General. when time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of four hours: food was not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is four hours past the point in time when the food was removed from temperature control. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(02)b[02]
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable.
20-21.03(b)(01)
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”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Storage. utensils and equipment not air-dried before being stored / not stored in a self-draining position. utensils and equipment may not be cloth-dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. (corrected on site)
20-21.14(b)(02)
Prohibited storage area. food equipment / utensils / laundered linens / single-service and single-use articles shall not be stored in locker rooms / toilet rooms / vestibules / garbage rooms / mechanical rooms / under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips / under open stairwells / under other sources of contamination is prohibited except that laundered linens and single-service and single-use articles that are packaged or in a facility such as a cabinet may be stored in a locker room. (corrected on site)
20-21.14(d)
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)
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kimchi's Korean Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kimchi's Korean Cafe on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Kimchi's Korean Cafe compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Kimchi's Korean Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Kimchi's Korean Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kimchi's Korean Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kimchi's Korean 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.