Bowl & Barrel Houston

797 Sorella Ct, Houston, TX 77024

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Bowl & Barrel Houston appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests”, showing up two times.

Bowl & Barrel Houston's latest score of 61 falls below the Houston average of 88. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

3-501.19(B)(2)(a)

If hot water is used for sanitization in manual warewashing operations, the sanitizing compartment of the sink shall be:(a)designed with an integral heating device that is capable of maintaining water at a temperature not less than 77c (171f); and

4-204.116(A)

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

6-301.11

A food establishment shall post a sign or poster, clearly visible to food employees, by all handwashing sinks. the sign or poster shall notify food employees to report symptoms and diagnosis information about their health as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. (corrected on site)

TAC-228.32

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

3-304.12(F)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

May 7, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.

20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]

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)

Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains.

20-21.21(d)

Aug 27, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Using hot water for sanitizing. machines using hot water for sanitizing and spray-type dishwashing machines may be used provided that wash water and pumped rinse water not kept clean / not maintained at greater or equal to the temperatures stated in the tables in section 20-21.13(h)(01) through (05) (corrected on site)

20-21.13(h)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(a)

Dec 28, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(a)

20-21.21(d)

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)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.

20-21.23(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bowl & Barrel Houston last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bowl & Barrel Houston on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bowl & Barrel Houston?

Across the inspection record, “removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bowl & Barrel Houston.

How does Bowl & Barrel Houston compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Bowl & Barrel Houston most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Bowl & Barrel Houston's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bowl & Barrel Houston have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Bowl & Barrel Houston inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bowl & Barrel Houston is inspected around two times per year on average.

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