The Baker's Son

8025 Main St, Houston, TX 77025
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The Baker's Son appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The city-wide average for Houston sits at 88, putting The Baker's Son on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
95
Feb 4, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers.. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(01)
Reuse of tableware. reuse of soiled tableware including single-service articles by self-service consumers returning to the service area for additional food or by food employees providing second portions or refills to the consumer is prohibited. beverage cups and glasses are exempt from this requirement if refilling is a contamination-free process; provided consumers shall not be allowed to refill beverage tableware except by using self-service automatic beverage dispensing equipment. the person in charge or the food service manager shall ensure that consumers are notified that clean tableware is to be used when they return to self-service areas such as salad bars and buffets. consumer self-service operations such as buffets and salad bars shall be monitored by food employees trained in safe operating procedures. a card / sign / other effective means of notification shall be displayed to notify consumers that clean tableware is to be used upon return to self-service areas such as salad bars and buffets. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(j)
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures. storage area / enclosure for refuse / recyclables / returnables not maintained free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used, as specified in section 20-21.28(a)(03) / not maintained clean.
20-21.20(h)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
82
Sep 19, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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]
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Hand-washing sink faucets. hand-washing sink not equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°f (38°c) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. hand-washing sinks in facilities providing custodial care for preschool age children that are used only by the children may provide only cold running water.
20-21.19(b)
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)
82
Dec 23, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Baker's Son last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Baker's Son on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Baker's Son compare to other restaurants in Houston?

The Baker's Son most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has The Baker's Son's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Baker's Son have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Baker's Son means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Baker's Son inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Baker's Son is inspected around two times per year on average.