Abu Omar Halal
Last inspected: May 19, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Abu Omar Halal has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.
The city-wide average for Houston sits at 88, putting Abu Omar Halal on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations.
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Inspections; reports. food establishment owner / operator / person in charge resumed operation before conditions responsible for ceasing operations no longer exist.
20-20(h)
Inspections; reports. the health officer or agents of the health officer not permitted to examine the records of the establishment to obtain information pertaining to food and supplies purchased / received / used / to persons employed.
20-20(b)
Operating a mobile food service unit without a valid medallion.
20-37(b)
86
Jun 20, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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Cleaning frequency. food-contact surfaces of grills, griddles, and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens not cleaned at least once a day; except that this shall not apply to hot oil cooking and hot oil filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified in subsection (f) of this section. the food-contact surfaces of all cooking equipment shall be kept free of crusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.
20-21.11(a)(06)
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.
20-21.19(c)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
86
Feb 26, 2024
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations.
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General. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority.
20-21.02(a)(01)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Sanitation. garbage and refuse storage facility for customer use not attached to the exterior of the mobile food unit / not insect and rodent-proof.
20-22(d)(05)
70
Feb 9, 2024
Reinspection (002)
9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Cleaning frequency. food-contact surfaces of grills, griddles, and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens not cleaned at least once a day; except that this shall not apply to hot oil cooking and hot oil filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified in subsection (f) of this section. the food-contact surfaces of all cooking equipment shall be kept free of crusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.
20-21.11(a)(06)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Issuance of medallions. operator of a mobile food unit, other than a restricted unit, failed to provide health officer signed / notarized statement from the property owner including the name, address, and telephone number of the property owner or authorized agent.
(corrected on site)
20-22(c)(04)
General. operator of mobile food unit not complying with additional requirements imposed by the health officer to protect against health hazards.
20-22(b)
Sanitation. garbage and refuse storage facility for customer use not attached to the exterior of the mobile food unit / not insect and rodent-proof.
20-22(d)(05)
Commissaries. mobile food unit operator failed to confirm that the requirements of section were fulfilled prior to resuming operations.
20-22(f)(04)b[05]
Sanitation. water tank and hose inlet and outlet fittings when not in use, not protected using a cover or device as specified in subitem g of this subsection.
20-22(d)(03)f
64
Dec 14, 2023
Reinspection (002)
4 minor violations.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Inspections; reports. food establishment owner / operator / person in charge resumed operation before conditions responsible for ceasing operations no longer exist.
20-20(h)
Issuance of medallions. mobile food unit operator failed to demonstrate mobility when requested by the health officer/peace officer.
20-22(c)(07)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.
20-22(e)(01)c
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Abu Omar Halal last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Abu Omar Halal on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Abu Omar Halal compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Abu Omar Halal most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.
Has Abu Omar Halal's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Abu Omar Halal have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Abu Omar Halal means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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