Yori-Yori

1302 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX 77055
Korean
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Yori-Yori has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to five.

Refrigerated storage accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Houston average 87, so Yori-Yori trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
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
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Dispensing utensils not stored in water at least 135°f (57°c) / water container is not cleaned as often as necessary. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(04)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
78
May 1, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
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General. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority.
20-21.02(a)(01)
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
90
Jan 28, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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General. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority.
20-21.02(a)(01)
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
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
86
Feb 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 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)
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)
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yori-Yori last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yori-Yori on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yori-Yori?

Across the inspection record, refrigerated storage has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yori-Yori.

How does Yori-Yori compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Yori-Yori most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.

Has Yori-Yori's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Yori-Yori have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yori-Yori 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 Yori-Yori inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yori-Yori is inspected around two times per year on average.