Yori Yori

1005 Blalock, Houston, TX 77055
Korean
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Yori Yori, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Dispensing utensils not stored in water” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Houston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
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 maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(a)
90
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented.
20-19(d)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
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)
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]
A three-compartment sink not used when washing, rinsing and sanitization equipment / utensils manually except where a three-compartment sink is not required under section 20-21.11(b) of this code, in which case the procedure may be performed in the two-compartment sink.
20-21.12(a)
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)
70
May 12, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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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.
20-21.05(f)(04)
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
20-21.05(f)(01)
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)
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)
78
Dec 19, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 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)
Dispensing utensils not stored in water at least 135°f (57°c) / water container is not cleaned as often as necessary.
20-21.05(f)(04)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
20-21.08(f)
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 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)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
74
Jul 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yori Yori last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yori Yori on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yori Yori?

Across the inspection record, “dispensing utensils not stored in water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yori Yori.

How does Yori Yori compare to other restaurants in Houston?

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

Has Yori Yori's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Yori Yori have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

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.