Charcoal Grill & Steak

3506 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Charcoal Grill & Steak has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 21, 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 four violations before that.

Among Houston restaurants, the typical score is 88; Charcoal Grill & Steak is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
20-21.08(f)
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.
20-22(e)(01)c
70
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charcoal Grill & Steak last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charcoal Grill & Steak on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Charcoal Grill & Steak compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Charcoal Grill & Steak most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Charcoal Grill & Steak's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Charcoal Grill & Steak 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 Charcoal Grill & Steak means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.