Houston restaurants that received some of the worst health code violations in August

PHOTOS: Be careful where you eat out A preponderance of roaches were among the most egregious health code violations at Houston restaurants in August. >>>Swipe through and see if any of your favorite restaurants made the list.... less PHOTOS: Be careful where you eat out A preponderance of roaches were among the most egregious health code violations at Houston restaurants in August. >>>Swipe through and see if any of your favorite ... more Photo: Boston Globe/Boston Globe Via Getty Images Photo: Boston Globe/Boston Globe Via Getty Images Image 1 of / 30 Caption Close Houston restaurants that received some of the worst health code violations in August 1 / 30 Back to Gallery

Dozens of live roaches, food unsafe for human consumption, and a bathroom that opened right into the food preparation area were just some of the most disturbing health code violations recorded at Houston restaurants in August.

The businesses cited for violations included award winning restaurants, fast food spots, and everything in between.

During health inspections, inspectors distribute violations that carry a weight between 1 and 25, increasing in severity. The term "demerit" is used by city health inspectors to describe the weighted value assigned to each violation.

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The Houston Chronicle obtained the results of routine health inspections throughout the city and tallied each restaurant's demerits for a comprehensive list of violations.

To view inspection reports online or learn more about food inspections, visit the health department website.

Click the links below to see more health code violations from August:

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