Luce Ave Coffee Roasters

3995 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77027

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Luce Ave Coffee Roasters, the earliest from 2024. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “hand-washing sink supplies” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Houston restaurant, which scores around 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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No soap available at handwashing sink

6-301.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(A)

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

4-402.11(A)(3)

Mar 17, 2025

Complaint (003)

2 minor violations.

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Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.

20-21.19(c)

Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.

20-21.19(d)

Sep 28, 2024

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)

Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not stored at least six inches (15 cm) above the floor on dollies / pallets / racks / skids designed as specified under section 20-21.03(a)2b of this code / not kept in closed cartons that protect them from contamination, except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law.

20-21.14(c)(01)

Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Luce Ave Coffee Roasters last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Luce Ave Coffee Roasters on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Luce Ave Coffee Roasters?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink supplies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Luce Ave Coffee Roasters.

How does Luce Ave Coffee Roasters compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Luce Ave Coffee Roasters most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Luce Ave Coffee Roasters' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Luce Ave Coffee Roasters have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Luce Ave Coffee Roasters means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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