Oct. 22, 2026, 4:45 a.m. CT
More than 40 downtown Corpus Christi food establishments recently received perfect scores from health inspectors.Several businesses had minor violations, such as improper storage of wet towels or employees not wearing beard guards.A few establishments had more serious violations, including pest activity, mold in ice machines, and improper storage of toxic chemicals.
When was the last time you had a meal in downtown Corpus Christi?
Do you know how that coffee shop, bodega or restaurant scored with the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District?
There are more than 60 food establishments — which the health district defines as places that sell or serve food to the public — in the downtown area. Inspections are based on a demerit system in accordance with the Texas Department of State Health Services. The inspection report checks for 47 different violations.
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The Artisan, OK Hi-Fi, On the Rock and Produce Bar Co. have never been inspected by the health district.
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Here’s how downtown spots performed with inspectors so far this year.
Harrison’s Landing, 108 Peoples St. T-Head
Scored a 99 on Oct. 7.Inspectors found wet towels not stored in sanitizer solution when not in use.
Burger King, 309 IH-37
Scored a 99 on Sept. 8.Inspectors found employees not wearing beard guards.
Produce Goods + Micro Bodega, 415 Peoples St.
Scored a 93 on June 22.Inspectors found food not dated, food not labeled, no 2026 operating permit and Texas Cottage Law food without a sign showing the product is cottage food.
Brewster Street Icehouse, 1724 N. Tancahua St.
Scored a 95 on June 18.Inspectors found toxic chemicals stored near food contact surfaces, broken knives and flies.
Lucy’s Snackbar, 312 N. Chaparral St.
Scored a 95 on June 17.Inspectors found toxic chemicals not labeled and a cooler door not sealing.
Switchgrass Landing, 900 N. Shoreline Blvd. inside Omni Hotel
Scored a 99 on June 4.Inspectors found employees not wearing beard guards.
Frida’s Mexican Restaurant, 414 Starr St.
Scored a 97 on May 29.Inspectors found employees improperly covering food and raw meat stored above cooked food.
BUS (Bar Under the Sun), 702 N. Chaparral St.
Scored a 99 on May 27.Inspectors found ice buckets stored on floor.
Retro/Prohibition, 326 N. Chaparral St.
Scored a 93 on May 27.Inspectors found unsafe kitchen pest control products, toxic chemicals not labeled, no 2026 operating health permit, employees improperly using handwashing sink and toxic chemicals stored improperly.
Rockit’s Whiskey Bar & Saloon, 709 N. Chaparral St.
Scored a 97 on May 27.Inspectors found toxic chemicals not labeled and toxic chemicals stored improperly.
Republic of Texas Bar & Grill, 900 N. Shoreline Blvd. inside Omni Hotel
Scored a 94 on May 19.Inspectors found toxic chemicals stored with dishes, dirty soda nozzles and broken knives.
Marty McPies, 300 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Scored a 98 on April 28.Inspectors found dirty soda nozzles.
Community Grocery, 319 Peoples St.
Scored a 98 on April 6.Inspectors found mold in ice machine.
Aka Sushi Downtown, 415 N. Water St.
Scored a 97 on Feb. 2.Inspectors found rice scooper stored improperly, bowls used as scoopers, knives stored between kitchen equipment, employees not wearing beard guards and food stored on floor in freezer.
John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com.
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