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Higher Ground

720 Congress Ave Austin, 78701-3217, Austin, TX 78701-3217
73
Current Score
76
Average Score
6
Inspections
0
Excellent (90+)

About Higher Ground Health Inspections

Higher Ground is a restaurant located at 720 Congress Ave Austin, 78701-3217 in Austin, Texas (78701-3217). The facility has undergone 6 health inspections by the Travis County Health Department, maintaining an average score of 76/100. The most recent inspection on July 31, 2024 resulted in a score of 73/100, classified as needs improvement.

πŸ“ŠInspection Performance

  • 0 excellent scores (90-100)
  • 2 satisfactory scores (80-89)
  • 4 scores needing improvement (<80)
  • 1 years of inspection history

πŸ“Location Details

Address: 720 Congress Ave Austin, 78701-3217

City: Austin, TX

ZIP Code: 78701-3217

Inspections conducted by Travis County Health & Human Services

Health inspections are conducted by Travis County Health & Human Services to ensure restaurants maintain proper food safety standards. Scores are based on compliance with Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) and assess factors including food temperature control, employee hygiene, facility cleanliness, and pest control. Regular inspections help protect public health by identifying and correcting violations before they can cause foodborne illness.

πŸ“Location & Views

Open in MapsGet Directions|30.26921, -97.74245

πŸ“ˆScore Trend

Jul 31, 2024
73
Jul 31, 2024
73
Nov 16, 2023
80
Nov 16, 2023
80
Jul 27, 2023
75

Complete Inspection History

July 31, 2024

Inspection #6

73
Needs Improvement
Inspection Type: Routine Inspection
July 31, 2024

Inspection #5

73
Needs Improvement
Inspection Type: Routine Inspection
November 16, 2023

Inspection #4

80
Satisfactory
Inspection Type: Routine Inspection
November 16, 2023

Inspection #3

80
Satisfactory
Inspection Type: Routine Inspection
July 27, 2023

Inspection #2

75
Needs Improvement
Inspection Type: Routine Inspection
July 27, 2023

Inspection #1

75
Needs Improvement
Inspection Type: Routine Inspection
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