Taste Kitchen + Bar

420 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
American
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
47
Score
High Risk

Taste Kitchen + Bar, located at 420 Main St in Houston, TX, underwent a high-risk inspection on December 3, 2025, with a score of 47. This inspection identified 15 minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, proper marking of food held without temperature control, and the availability of written procedures for time-without-temperature control. While the most recent inspection indicated several areas for improvement, the facility's historical record shows mostly low-risk inspections across 11 scored events.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint (003)
15 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
47
Aug 28, 2025
Complaint (003)
9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Jun 4, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Dec 20, 2024
Complaint (003)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
82
Nov 26, 2024
Complaint (003)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Oct 25, 2024
Complaint (003)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Sep 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Mar 16, 2024
Complaint (003)
5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
78
Feb 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
86
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Dec 15, 2023
Complaint (003)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Dec 3, 2025 Inspection
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. when time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of four hours: food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a four-hour limit not discarded. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(02)b[04]
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. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(06)
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. consumer advisory (reminder). when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish are 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) not including an asterisking of the animal-derived foods that require disclosure in a menu or other listing to a footnote that states written information regarding the safety of these items is available upon request / consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase the risk for foodborne illness / consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk for foodborne illness, especially if certain medical conditions are present.
20-21.04(c)(07)
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(01)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(07)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.14(c)(01)
Water under pressure. hot water is greater than or equal to 100°f (38°c) but less than 105°f (41°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment. (corrected on site)
20-21.15(c)
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)
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)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material. (corrected on site)
20-21.27(b)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)