{"id":82373,"date":"2025-07-22T05:30:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T05:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/82373\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T05:30:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T05:30:13","slug":"mayor-whitmire-teaming-up-with-hpd-others-to-crack-down-on-bad-actors-in-houston-nightlife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/82373\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Whitmire teaming up with HPD, others to crack down on bad actors in Houston nightlife"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/C0DD413A62B3A0D229EC41B28EE7E340.jpg\" alt=\"City of Houston cracking down on nightclubs, bars\" class=\"sr-only\" data-v-57dc2675=\"\"\/>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox26houston.com\/video\/1678070\" data-v-57dc2675=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">City of Houston cracking down on nightclubs, bars<\/a> <\/p>\n<p data-v-57dc2675=\"\">The city of Houston is cracking down on nightclubs and bars, not following the rules.The Crime Protection Team club unit stayed out late in the Heights area and along Washington Avenue last weekend to let places know that they mean business.<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\"><strong>HOUSTON<\/strong> &#8211; The City of Houston says they are cracking down on nightclubs and bars who are not following compliance and safety requirements.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>   City of Houston cracking down on nightclubs, bars not following compliance rules <\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">The Crime Protection Team Club Unit visited multiple clubs and bars in the heights area and along Washington Avenue.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">A few Heights area clubs and bars got a visit from Mayor Whitmire and the Club Unit over the weekend, each one of them was given more than just a fair warning.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">By the numbers:<\/p>\n<p> Bar\/Club Stats <\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Inspections: 13<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Citations: 115<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Warnings: 12<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Arrests: 2 Misdemeanor (Failure to Comply with Local Health or Sanitary Laws)<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Bars\/Clubs Closed: 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> DWI Enforcement Stats <\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Traffic Stops: 104<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Citations: 91<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Warnings: 43<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">DWI Arrests: 8<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Other Arrests: 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Bar\/Club Inspection Details: <\/p>\n<ol original-article-post=\"\" data-v-0245f2f5=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-0245f2f5=\"\">Zen Lounge \u2013 5316 Washington Ave<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">HPD \u2013 Arrest x 2 for Failure to Comply with Local Health or Sanitary Laws<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Health \u2013 Citations x 15<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Closed by Health for unauthorized food service<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Closed by Public Works for invalid Certificate of Occupancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2 Cana \u2013 5310 Washington Ave\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 3. Bar 5306 \u2013 5306 Washington Ave Ste C\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Closed by Public Works for invalid Certificate of Occupancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a04. Fuego\u2019s \u2013 817 Durham Dr\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Health \u2013 Citations x 15<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">HPD \u2013 Warnings x 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 5. Tokyo Joe\u2019s Shot Bar \u2013 2001 Beall St\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">HFD \u2013 Citation x 1<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">HPD \u2013 Warnings x 3<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Health \u2013 Warning x 1<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Public Works \u2013 follow up investigation required into built out loft and large attached garage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6. BLVD Park \u2013 1119 W 20th St\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">HPD \u2013 Citations x 12<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Health \u2013 Warning x 1<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">HFD \u2013 Citation x 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 7. Say No Mas \u2013 1217 W 20th St\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">HPD \u2013 Citations x 9<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Health \u2013 Warning x 1<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">HFD \u2013 Citations x 3 and closed kitchen due to unpermitted gas<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Public Works \u2013 follow up required into built on mobile chef unit attached to building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 8. Austin\u2019s Backyard \u2013 1221 W 20th St\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">HPD \u2013 Warning x 3<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Health \u2013 Citations x 9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a09. XO \u2013 5023 Washington Ave\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">HPD \u2013 Citations x 29<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">HFD \u2013 Citation x 1<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Closed by Health for unauthorized food service<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Closed by Public Works and HFD for invalid Certificate of Occupancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10. Lincoln Bar \u2013 5110 Washington Ave\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">HPD \u2013 Citations x 3<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Health \u2013 Citation x 1<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">ARA \u2013 Citation x 1<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Closed by HFD due to fire at location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a011. Bar 5306 \u2013 5306 Washington Ave Ste C<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a012. Sidebar \u2013 5317 Washington Ave\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Health \u2013 Citation x 3<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">ARA \u2013 Citation x 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">13. Luxx \u2013 5002 Washington Ave\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">HPD \u2013 Citations x 6<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Closed by Health for unauthorized food service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\">What they&#8217;re saying:<\/p>\n<p> City Councilmember Abbie Kamin and Washington Avenue business owner speak out about the Mayor&#8217;s efforts <\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\"><strong>&#8220;<\/strong>We are not anti-business in Houston. Business is the backbone of our city, but there are a few of these bad actors that are making a big problem for a lot of people and putting a strain specifically on law enforcement resources,&#8221; said Councilmember Abbie Kamin. &#8220;Every time there is an inspection, the health department is involved, the fire department is involved.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">&#8220;When we are talking about a club that has been shut down or a bar that has been shut down, there have been clear issues with safety and health that have been found,&#8221; said Councilmember Kamin. &#8220;There are some clubs and bars that do have valid certificates of occupancy, but they may not be keeping up with safety measures, like sprinkler systems. When you hear about issues, we deal a lot with in District C is loud noise.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">The owner of Prison Break Tattoos on Washington Avenue says she\u2019s happy to see it, because her business relies on foot traffic, but she wants it to be safe.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-bd34935e=\"\">&#8220;I mean there is quite a bit of activity here, especially during the midnight hours. People tend to get a little crazy and that part is appreciated, and again we want everyone to enjoy themselves out here and be safe,&#8221; said Jen Finberg, &#8220;Some of the frustrations is when they see these businesses, and they park along the whole street, so people can&#8217;t get in our place of business, and we can&#8217;t conduct business, and it plugs up the whole &#8211; traffic and things like that so it interferes with our livelihood.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\"><b data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source:<\/b> FOX 26 Reporter Leslie DelasBour has more on what occurred over the weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox26houston.com\/tag\/us\/tx\/houston\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Houston<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox26houston.com\/tag\/organization\/texas-dps\/houston-police\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Houston Police Department<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox26houston.com\/tag\/news\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-bd34935e=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">News<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"City of Houston cracking down on nightclubs, bars The city of Houston is cracking down on nightclubs and&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":82374,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5130],"tags":[4345,22287,50,12632,358,23310,3187,68],"class_list":{"0":"post-82373","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-houston","8":"tag-houston","9":"tag-houston-police","10":"tag-news","11":"tag-organization","12":"tag-texas","13":"tag-texas-dps","14":"tag-tx","15":"tag-us"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/114895246093560022","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82373","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82373"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82373\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/82374"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82373"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82373"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}