Milk + Sugar Heights

1324 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Milk + Sugar Heights stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “single-service articles”, which has been cited two times.

Milk + Sugar Heights' latest score of 78 falls below the Houston average of 88. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Other personal care items, storage. employees not storing their personal care items in facilities as specified under section 20-21.26(b) of this code, except as specified in section 20-21.27(e) and (f) of this code. (corrected on site)

20-21.27(g)

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)

Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.

20-21.19(g)

Hand-washing sink supplies. prohibited common towels used. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(c)

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)

Jan 28, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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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)

Jun 3, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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)

20-21.14(c)(01)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(a)

Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.

20-26(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Milk + Sugar Heights last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Milk + Sugar Heights on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Milk + Sugar Heights?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Milk + Sugar Heights.

How does Milk + Sugar Heights compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Milk + Sugar Heights most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Milk + Sugar Heights' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Milk + Sugar Heights have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Milk + Sugar Heights 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 Milk + Sugar Heights inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Milk + Sugar Heights is inspected around two times per year on average.

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