Lynde Cafe

14990 Yorktown Plaza Dr, Houston, TX 77040

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Lynde Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Lynde Cafe trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

3-501.17(B)

Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination

4-904.11(C)

Handwashing sign not posted

6-301.14

May 19, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.

20-21.28(a)(01)

Oct 22, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(09)

Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains.

20-21.21(d)

20-21.28(a)(01)

Mar 4, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations.

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General. food not in sound condition / safe for human consumption / free from spoilage, filth, other contaminants. food prepared in or obtained from an unlicensed private home or other unlicensed food establishment is considered to be from an unapproved source and may not be used or offered for sale for human consumption in or from a food establishment.

20-21.01(a)

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)

Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for cleaning nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment such as counters, dining table tops and shelves not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.

20-21.11(c)(03)

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)

Cleaning equipment storage. after use, mops not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls / equipment / supplies.

20-21.28(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lynde Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lynde Cafe on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Lynde Cafe compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Lynde Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Lynde Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lynde Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lynde 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.

How often is Lynde Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lynde Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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