Miller's Cafe

2403 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Miller's Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

“Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Miller's Cafe's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
3-501.16(A)
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
3-603.11(B)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
67
Apr 22, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. permit holder failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in items (06) and (07) of this subsection by using brochures / deli case or menu advisories / label statements / table tents / placards / other effective written means when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish is served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection).
20-21.04(c)(05)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair. (corrected on site)
20-21.23(a)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
78
May 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations.
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Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. permit holder failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in items (06) and (07) of this subsection by using brochures / deli case or menu advisories / label statements / table tents / placards / other effective written means when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish is served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection).
20-21.04(c)(05)
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. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.
20-21.18(d)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Floor junctures. in all new or extensively remodeled establishments utilizing concrete / terrazzo / ceramic tile / similar flooring materials, and where water flush cleaning methods are used, the junctures between walls and floors not coved / not sealed. in all other cases, the juncture between walls and floors shall not present an open seam of more than one-thirty-second of an inch.
20-21.22(f)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.
21-244(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miller's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Miller's Cafe on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Miller's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Miller's Cafe.

How does Miller's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Miller's Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Miller's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Miller's Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Miller's Cafe inspected?

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