The Bearded Baker
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
74
Score
The Bearded Baker, located at 518 W 11th in Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on December 11, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with hair restraints, the use of sponges, and the availability of a chemical sanitization test kit. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 4, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
95
Jan 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Dec 11, 2025 Inspection
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
20-21.08(f)
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
20-21.10(a)(07)
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)
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)
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 maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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