Black Walnut Cafe
The health department has logged four inspections at Black Walnut Cafe, the earliest from 2024. On Sep 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “single-service articles”, which has been cited three times.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Black Walnut Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Black Walnut Cafe on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Black Walnut Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Black Walnut Cafe.
How does Black Walnut Cafe compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Black Walnut Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has Black Walnut Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Black Walnut Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Black Walnut Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.