Unique African Cuisine Bar & Grill

6101 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77072

African

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Unique African Cuisine Bar & Grill stretching back to 2024. Unique African Cuisine Bar & Grill was last inspected on Aug 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about six violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “hand-washing sink supplies” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Unique African Cuisine Bar & Grill is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 24, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(09)

Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.

20-21.10(a)

Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(c)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. using pesticides that have not been properly registered and approved by appropriate governmental authorities for the purpose of maintaining food service establishments in a sanitary condition. (corrected on site)

20-21.27(a)(02)

Mar 6, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

8 minor violations.

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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)

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)

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)

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.

20-21.19(c)

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)

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

20-26(c)

Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.

20-53(g)

\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited

21-244(a)

Feb 12, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations.

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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”.

20-21.03(b)(10)b

Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.

20-21.05(f)(01)

Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.

20-21.10(a)

Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.

20-21.21(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Unique African Cuisine Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Unique African Cuisine Bar & Grill on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Unique African Cuisine Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink supplies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Unique African Cuisine Bar & Grill.

How does Unique African Cuisine Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Unique African Cuisine Bar & Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Unique African Cuisine Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Unique African Cuisine Bar & Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Unique African Cuisine Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Unique African Cuisine Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Unique African Cuisine Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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