Nam Giao Bakery and Restaurant

6938 Wilcrest, Houston, TX 77072
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Nam Giao Bakery and Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.

Looking across the full record, “refrigerated storage” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

By comparison, the average Houston facility scores 88, putting Nam Giao Bakery and Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Reinspection (002)
8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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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)
General. time without temperature control. except as specified under subitem d of this item, when time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food before cooking, or for ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food that is displayed or held for service written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment / not made available to the regulatory authority upon request. these written procedures shall specify methods of compliance with subitems b[01]-[03] or c[01]-[05] of this item; and methods of compliance with section 20-21.03(b)(02) of this code for food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(02)a
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(02)
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. (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. (corrected on site)
20-21.23(g)
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)
General. physical facilities not maintained in good repair.
20-21.28(a)(07)
67
Oct 29, 2025
Reinspection (002)
12 minor violations.
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Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment 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)(02)
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. 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.
20-21.19(c)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
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)
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)
General. physical facilities not maintained in good repair.
20-21.28(a)(07)
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)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
55
Jul 11, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
12 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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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)
General. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(01)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Dispensing utensils not stored in water at least 135°f (57°c) / water container is not cleaned as often as necessary.
20-21.05(f)(04)
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)
Cleaning frequency. equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils not clean to sight and touch. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(13)
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. 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.
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)
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)
General. physical facilities not maintained in good repair.
20-21.28(a)(07)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
55
May 29, 2024
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
Dispensing utensils not stored in water at least 135°f (57°c) / water container is not cleaned as often as necessary. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(04)
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)
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)
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)
78
May 12, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
20 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
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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)
General. time without temperature control. except as specified under subitem d of this item, when time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food before cooking, or for ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food that is displayed or held for service written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment / not made available to the regulatory authority upon request. these written procedures shall specify methods of compliance with subitems b[01]-[03] or c[01]-[05] of this item; and methods of compliance with section 20-21.03(b)(02) of this code for food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control.
20-21.02(a)(02)a
General. when time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of four hours: food was not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is four hours past the point in time when the food was removed from temperature control. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(02)b[02]
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(02)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
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)
Dispensing utensils not stored in water at least 135°f (57°c) / water container is not cleaned as often as necessary. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(04)
Hand wash procedure. food employees not cleaning their hands in a handwashing lavatory or approved automatic handwashing facility. employees may not clean their hands in a sinks used for food preparation or utensil or equipment washing, or in a service sink or a curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(b)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)(07)
Cleaning frequency. equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils not clean to sight and touch.
20-21.11(a)(13)
Hand-washing sink installation. sink used for food preparation / washing equipment / washing utensils used for hand-washing. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(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)
Insect control devices, design and installation. devices used to trap insects by adherence may not be installed above exposed food / clean equipment / utensils / linens and unwrapped single-service articles. (corrected on site)
20-21.21(c)(02)
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)
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 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)
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)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
37
May 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
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)
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)
78
Dec 21, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nam Giao Bakery and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nam Giao Bakery and Restaurant on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nam Giao Bakery and Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nam Giao Bakery and Restaurant.

How does Nam Giao Bakery and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Nam Giao Bakery and Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Nam Giao Bakery and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nam Giao Bakery and Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nam Giao Bakery and Restaurant 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 Nam Giao Bakery and Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nam Giao Bakery and Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.