Barnaby's Cafe

604 Fairview, Houston, TX 77006

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Barnaby's Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Barnaby's Cafe squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11(A)

Jun 16, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not stored at least six inches (15 cm) above the floor on dollies / pallets / racks / skids designed as specified under section 20-21.03(a)2b of this code / not kept in closed cartons that protect them from contamination, except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law.

20-21.14(c)(01)

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)

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 maintained in good repair.

20-21.22(a)

Nov 13, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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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)

Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.

20-21.18(c)

Apr 10, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

5 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)

Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.

20-21.10(a)

20-21.18(c)

Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.

20-21.19(d)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.

20-21.23(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barnaby's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barnaby's Cafe on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Barnaby's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Barnaby's Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Barnaby's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barnaby's Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barnaby's Cafe 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 Barnaby's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Barnaby's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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