The John S. Dunn Center / the Beacon
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025
78
Score
The John S. Dunn Center / The Beacon, located at 1212 Prairie St, Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on August 22, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, preventing cross-contamination, and date marking of refrigerated ready-to-eat foods. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its two recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
78
Oct 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Aug 22, 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)
Cross contamination not prevented by storing the food in packages, containers, or wrappings except as specified under section 20-21.03(a) of this code.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(03)b
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
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
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)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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