The Nook Cafe
Last inspected: May 2, 2025
86
Score
The Nook Cafe, located at 4201 Martin Luther King in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on May 2, 2025, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations related to cleaning frequency for equipment, the provision of floor drains, and the condition of attached fixtures. Previous inspections for The Nook Cafe have predominantly been categorized as medium-risk.
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Inspection History
May 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Oct 9, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations.
67
Mar 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — May 2, 2025 Inspection
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Floor drains. properly installed trapped floor drains not provided in floors that are water-flushed for cleaning / that receive discharges of water or other fluid waste from equipment / in areas where pressure spray methods for cleaning equipment are used. the floors shall be constructed only of sealed concrete, terrazzo, ceramic tile or similar materials, and shall be graded to drain.
20-21.22(d)
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)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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