Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant

3030 Audley St, Houston, TX 77098

African

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The city-wide average for Houston sits at 88, putting Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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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)

General. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation. (corrected on site)

20-21.02(a)(01)

General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(a)(06)

Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food. (corrected on site)

20-21.05(f)(01)

Chemicals. machines (single-tank, stationary-rack, door-type machines and spray-type glass washers) using chemicals for sanitization not provided with automatically dispensed chemicals.

20-21.13(g)(03)

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)

Jan 16, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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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. (corrected on site)

20-21.22(a)

Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.

20-21.03(b)(01)

Chemicals. machines (single-tank, stationary-rack, door-type machines and spray-type glass washers) using chemicals for sanitization not provided with wash water greater than 120°f (49°c). (corrected on site)

20-21.13(g)(01)

Mar 21, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant 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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