Three Keys Coffee

712 Main St, Houston, TX 77002

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Three Keys Coffee appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Three Keys Coffee's latest score is in line with the Houston average of 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.

20-21.11(c)(02)

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)

Dec 14, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.

20-21.10(a)(07)

Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for cleaning nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment such as counters, dining table tops and shelves not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses. (corrected on site)

20-21.11(c)(03)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(a)

Mar 22, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.

20-21.04(i)

Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces. (corrected on site)

20-21.10(a)(07)

Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material. (corrected on site)

20-21.27(b)

Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.

20-26(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Three Keys Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Three Keys Coffee on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Three Keys Coffee compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Three Keys Coffee most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Three Keys Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Three Keys Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Three Keys Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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