171 Foodie

11548 Bellaire, Houston, TX 77072
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

171 Foodie appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “hand-washing sink supplies”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(A)
Handwashing sign not posted
6-301.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(C)
82
Oct 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations.
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General. time without temperature control. except as specified under subitem d of this item, when time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food before cooking, or for ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food that is displayed or held for service written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment / not made available to the regulatory authority upon request. these written procedures shall specify methods of compliance with subitems b[01]-[03] or c[01]-[05] of this item; and methods of compliance with section 20-21.03(b)(02) of this code for food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control.
20-21.02(a)(02)a
Specialized processing methods--variance requirement. a food establishment shall obtain a variance from the department as specified in section 20-19(e)(01) of this code before smoking food as a method of food preservation rather than as a method of flavor enhancement / curing food / using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation rather than as a method of flavor enhancement or to render a food so that it is not potentially hazardous / packaging time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food using a reduced oxygen packaging method except where the growth of and toxin formation of clostridium botulinum and the growth of listeria monocytogenes in addition to are controlled as specified in item (02) of this subsection / operating a molluscan shellfish life-support system display tank used to store and display shellfish that are offered for human consumption / custom processing animals that are for personal use as food and not for sale or service in a food establishment; such as indigenous deer processing / preparing food by another method that is determined by the regulatory authority to require a variance / sprouting seeds or beans, such as wheat grass and alfalfa sprouts in a retail food establishment.
20-21.04(l)(01)
Temperature measuring device, food. food temperature measuring devices accurate to ±02°f in the intended range of use not provided / not used to assure attainment and maintenance of proper internal cooking, holding, or refrigeration temperatures of all time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food if the thermometers are scaled only in fahrenheit. if the thermometers are scaled in celsius or dually scaled, they shall be accurate to ±01°c in the intended range of use. a temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses not provided / not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods, such as meat patties and fish fillets.
20-21.04(i)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.
20-21.11(c)(02)
Hand-washing sink supplies. when disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles not conveniently located near the hand-washing facilities.
20-21.19(c)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(b)(06)
67
Mar 12, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented.
20-19(d)
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(b)(06)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)(07)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
70
Aug 5, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
20-21.08(f)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
86
Jan 18, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(a)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 171 Foodie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 171 Foodie on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 171 Foodie?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink supplies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 171 Foodie.

How does 171 Foodie compare to other restaurants in Houston?

171 Foodie most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has 171 Foodie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 171 Foodie have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 171 Foodie means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 171 Foodie inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 171 Foodie is inspected around two times per year on average.