Cowboy Surfer
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Cowboy Surfer, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to 15 violations.
Across the inspection history, “hand-washing signage” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Cowboy Surfer's latest score of 47 falls below the Kingwood average of 76. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
15 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. use and application. poisonous or toxic material not used according to applicable law and this ordinance.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(a)(03)a[01]
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
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”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
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)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
Toilet fixtures. toilet tissue not provided at each toilet at all times.
20-21.18(d)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code.
20-21.19(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)
Special ventilation. cooking equipment not provided with a ventilation hood / not installed in the manner required by all applicable laws. this subsection does not apply to microwave ovens / electric convection ovens of approved types / electric rice cookers / ovens of approved types.
20-21.25(b)(05)
Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(b)
47
May 27, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Toilet fixtures. toilet tissue not provided at each toilet at all times.
20-21.18(d)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
82
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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)
Water under pressure. hot water is less 100°f (38°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment.
20-21.15(c)
Other liquid wastes and rainwater. condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids and rainwater not drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law.
20-21.17(g)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cowboy Surfer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cowboy Surfer on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cowboy Surfer?
Across the inspection record, “hand-washing signage” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cowboy Surfer.
How does Cowboy Surfer compare to other restaurants in Kingwood?
Cowboy Surfer most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Kingwood average of 76.
Has Cowboy Surfer's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cowboy Surfer have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cowboy Surfer means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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