Freddy's Cafe

16830 Barker Springs, Houston, TX 77084

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Freddy's Cafe has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 12, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

That's lower than the typical Houston restaurant, which scores around 88. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

6 minor violations.

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Manual sanitizing. food-contact surfaces of all equipment and utensils not sanitized by rinsing, spraying, or swabbing with a chemical sanitizing solution at the strength required for that particular sanitizing solution under items 20-21.12(e)(02) through 20-21.12(e)(06) above, in the case of equipment too large to sanitize by immersion.

20-21.12(e)(08)

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)

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.

20-21.27(b)

Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. poisonous / toxic materials unnecessary for the operation / maintenance of the establishment / cleaning and sanitization of equipment and utensils / control of insects and rodents are prohibited in the food establishment; provided, this requirement does not apply to packaged poisonous / toxic materials that are for retail sale. restricted use pesticides specified in item (03)c of this subsection shall meet the requirements specified in 40 cfr 152, subpart i, classification of pesticides.

20-21.27(a)(01)

Cleaning equipment storage. after use, mops not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls / equipment / supplies.

20-21.28(e)

Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.

20-53(g)

Oct 29, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.

20-21.03(a)(02)

Floor junctures. in all new or extensively remodeled establishments utilizing concrete / terrazzo / ceramic tile / similar flooring materials, and where water flush cleaning methods are used, the junctures between walls and floors not coved / not sealed. in all other cases, the juncture between walls and floors shall not present an open seam of more than one-thirty-second of an inch.

20-21.22(f)

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.

20-21.22(a)

Jan 5, 2024

Reinspection (002)

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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”. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(10)b

Dispensing utensils not stored in water at least 135°f (57°c) / water container is not cleaned as often as necessary.

20-21.05(f)(04)

Materials; general. cutting or piercing parts of can openers not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.

20-21.10(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Freddy's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Freddy's Cafe on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Freddy's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Freddy's Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Freddy's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Freddy's 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 Freddy's Cafe 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 Freddy's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Freddy's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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