Morning's Kolaches

2402 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Morning's Kolaches has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
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)
Controlling pests, generally. premises not kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents.
20-21.21(a)
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
Special requirements. eggs. only clean and sound shell eggs, with shell intact and without cracks or checks / pasteurized liquid / frozen /dry eggs / pasteurized dry egg products shall be used, except that hard boiled, peeled eggs, commercially prepared and packaged, may be used and and may not exceed the restricted egg tolerances for u.s. consumer grade b as specified in tfer 228.63(c). (corrected on site)
20-21.01(b)(04)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. poisonous / toxic materials unnecessary for the operation / maintenance of the establishment / cleaning and sanitization of equipment and utensils / control of insects and rodents are prohibited in the food establishment; provided, this requirement does not apply to packaged poisonous / toxic materials that are for retail sale. restricted use pesticides specified in item (03)c of this subsection shall meet the requirements specified in 40 cfr 152, subpart i, classification of pesticides. (corrected on site)
20-21.27(a)(01)
70
May 1, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
General. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(01)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
20-21.10(a)(07)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
General. at least 10 foot candles (110 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in walk-in refrigeration units / dry food storage areas / other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
20-21.24(a)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.
21-244(b)
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morning's Kolaches last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morning's Kolaches on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Morning's Kolaches compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Morning's Kolaches most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Morning's Kolaches' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Morning's Kolaches have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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