Kobalt Bar
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
90
Score
The Kobalt Bar, located at 1140 W 20th St in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on October 29, 2025, with a score of 90. This inspection identified two minor violations concerning plumbing fixture installation and backflow prevention. Specifically, the violations noted issues with splash prevention around fixtures and the proper air gap for water supply inlets.
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Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Oct 29, 2025 Inspection
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)
Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.
20-21.17(c)
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