How downtown Corpus Christi restaurants scored with health district

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 fo

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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.

The Artisan, OK Hi-Fi, On the Rock and Produce Bar Co. have never been inspected by the health district.

Here's how downtown spots performed with inspectors

so far this year.

Water Street Oyster Bar, located at 309 N. Water St., in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Oct. 17, 2026.

Downtown businesses with perfect scores

Streat Corner Kitchen, 601 N. Water St.; inspected Oct. 8.
Landry's Seafood House, 600 N. Shoreline Blvd.; inspected Oct. 7.
Whataburger, 121 N. Shoreline Blvd.; inspected Oct. 5.
Joe's Crab Shack, 444 N. Shoreline Blvd.; inspected Oct. 1.
Mesquite Street Pizza & Pasta Co., 617 N. Mesquite St.; inspected Sept. 29.
Grandview Lounge, 300 N. Shoreline Blvd. inside the Best Western; inspected Sept. 18.
Coastline Cafe, 707 N. Shoreline Blvd. inside the Holiday Inn; inspected Sept. 16.
Bell'Aroma Cafe, 711 N. Tancahua St.; inspected Sept. 15.
Czech-Mex Bakery & Cafe, 711 N. Tancahua St.; inspected Sept. 15.
Gyro Express, 711 N. Tancahua St.; inspected Sept. 15.
Subway, 711 N. Tancahua St.; inspected Sept. 15.
El Camino, 314 N. Chaparral St.; inspected Aug. 20.
Coco Cabana Açai & Smoothie Co., 309 N. Water St.; inspected Aug. 10.
Water Street Central Kitchen, 320 Lomax St.; inspected Aug. 10.
Dokyo Dauntaun, 424 N. Chaparral St.; inspected July 21.
Elizabeth's at the Art Museum, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd; inspected July 16.
Water Street Oyster Bar, 309 N. Water St.; inspected July 13.
Vernon's, 1030 Third St.; inspected July 1.
Las Palmas Mexican Cafe, 555 N. Carancahua St.; inspected June 23.
Executive Surf Club, 306 N. Chaparral St.; inspected June 22.
The Bridge Bar/Club, 510 N. Chaparral St.; inspected June 12.
Full Send Barbecue, 411 Taylor St.; inspected June 12.
Corpus Christi Yacht Club, 98 Coopers Alley; inspected June 4.
Gallery 41 Water's Edge Grill, 100 N. Shoreline Blvd; inspected June 3.
Citrus Bay Bistro, 500 N. Water St.; inspected June 1.
Cassidy's Irish Pub, 601 N. Water St.; inspected May 27.
Mully's Irish, 621 N. Chaparral St.; inspected May 27.
Old Kress Live, 619 N. Chaparral St.; inspected May 27.
Rebel Toad Brewing Co., 425 Lomax St.; inspected May 27.
Portis Kountry Kitchen, 213 S. Chaparral St.; inspected May 27.
Adelphos Coffee Roasters, 418 Peoples St.; inspected May 20.
La Playa by the Bay, 227 N. Water St.; inspected Feb. 24.
Nueces Brewing & BBQ, 401 S. Water St.; inspected Feb. 24.
Pop's Bar Downtown, 601 N. Chaparral St.; inspected Feb. 19.
House of Rock, 511 Starr St.; inspected Feb. 10.
The Exchange, 224 N. Mesquite St.; inspected Feb. 9.
Railroad Seafood & Brewery, 1214 N. Chaparral St.; inspected Feb. 3.

Brewster Street Icehouse, located at 1724 N. Tancahua St., in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Oct. 20, 2026.

Downtown businesses with health violations

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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