Bistro Menil

1512 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006
French
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Bistro Menil has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jun 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

“Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Bistro Menil is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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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
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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”. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
90
Feb 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
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General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bistro Menil last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bistro Menil on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bistro Menil?

Across the inspection record, “food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bistro Menil.

How does Bistro Menil compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Bistro Menil most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Bistro Menil's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bistro Menil have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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