Annam

811 Buffalo Pk Dr, Houston, TX 77019
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Annam has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. Annam was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Hand-washing signage” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)
3-305.11(B)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
3-304.12(E)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
70
Aug 21, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
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)
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 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)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
78
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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)
Hot storage. food temperature measuring device not available to check internal food temperatures of hot time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food for equipment not bearing thermometers.
20-21.03(c)(01)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
Testing of the final rinse temperature not done by means of an irreversible registering temperature indicator or heat sensitive indicating paper traveling through the final rinse chamber in the same manner as equipment and utensils, at the dish level during a normal rinse cycle.
20-21.13(i)
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)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Annam last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Annam on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Annam?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing signage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Annam.

How does Annam compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Annam most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Annam's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Annam have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Annam means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.