Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

3425 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77018

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Handel's Homemade Ice Cream trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

3-305.11(A)

Cutting or piercing parts of can openers on vending machines shall be protected from manual contact, dust, insects, rodents, and other contamination.

4-204.19

In a consumer area, wall and ceiling surfaces and decorative items and attachments that are provided for ambiance need not meet this requirement if they are kept clean

6-201.17(B)

No smoking sign missing at entrance

COH-21-244(b)

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.

20-21.18(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Handel's Homemade Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Handel's Homemade Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Handel's Homemade Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream 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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