The Sesame Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
74
Score
The Sesame Cafe, located at 5979 Armour Dr, Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 19, 2025. This inspection resulted in a score of 74 and identified six minor violations. These violations included issues with bulk food labeling, utensil storage, and equipment durability.
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Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Apr 8, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Jul 30, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Feb 15, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Nov 19, 2025 Inspection
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
(corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(01)
Design and fabrication; general. all equipment and utensils, including plasticware, not designed / not fabricated for durability under conditions of normal use / not resistant to denting, buckling, pitting, chipping, and crazing. cast iron may be used as a food-contact surface only if the surface is heated, such as in grills, griddle tops and skillets.
20-21.10(b)(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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code.
20-21.19(a)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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