Kin Cafe | Asia Society

1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Kin Cafe | Asia Society has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to eight violations.

That's lower than the typical Houston restaurant, which scores around 88. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)(b)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

3-501.15(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(A)

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(B)

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

6-501.114(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12(A)

No smoking signs not posted in public place

COH-21-244(a)

The original food manager certificate shall be posted in the food establishment in a location that is conspicuous to consumers.

TAC-228.31(a)

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.

20-21.10(a)

Cleaning frequency. food-contact surfaces of grills, griddles, and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens not cleaned at least once a day; except that this shall not apply to hot oil cooking and hot oil filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified in subsection (f) of this section. the food-contact surfaces of all cooking equipment shall be kept free of crusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.

20-21.11(a)(06)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kin Cafe | Asia Society last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kin Cafe | Asia Society on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Kin Cafe | Asia Society compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Kin Cafe | Asia Society most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Kin Cafe | Asia Society's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kin Cafe | Asia Society have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kin Cafe | Asia Society means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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