Ploughman's Deli & Cafe

965 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX 77018

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Ploughman's Deli & Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Across the inspection history, “refrigerated storage” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

7 minor violations. 6 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. (corrected on site)

20-20(c)

Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food. (corrected on site)

20-21.02(b)(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”. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(10)b

Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food. (corrected on site)

20-21.05(f)(01)

Chemicals. machines (single-tank, stationary-rack, door-type machines and spray-type glass washers) using chemicals for sanitization not provided with automatically dispensed chemicals.

20-21.13(g)(03)

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. (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)

Jun 11, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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20-20(c)

20-21.03(b)(10)b

20-21.23(g)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.

20-21.23(a)

Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.

20-53(f)

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 20, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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Storage. outside storage areas / enclosures not constructed of durable and cleanable material / not large enough to store the garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse containers that accumulate / not kept clean.

20-21.20(b)(03)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ploughman's Deli & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ploughman's Deli & Cafe on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ploughman's Deli & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ploughman's Deli & Cafe.

How does Ploughman's Deli & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Ploughman's Deli & Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Ploughman's Deli & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ploughman's Deli & Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ploughman's Deli & 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 Ploughman's Deli & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ploughman's Deli & Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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