Health Bar

6671 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Health Bar has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Health Bar trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Refrigerated storage. methods for rapid cooling. person in charge not ensuring that employees are using proper methods to rapidly cool time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods.
20-21.03(b)(03)
Time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. except when time is used as a public health control as specified in section 20-21.02(a)(02) of this code, time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be kept at an internal temperature of 41°f (05°c) or below or at a temperature of 135°f (57°c) or above during display and service, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in table 20-21.04-3 of this code or reheated as specified in table 20-21.04-01 of this code may be held for service at a temperature of 130°f (54°c) or above (corrected on site)
20-21.05(a)
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)
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.
20-21.19(c)
82
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hot storage. food temperature measuring device not available to check internal food temperatures of hot time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food for equipment not bearing thermometers.
20-21.03(c)(01)
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)
Drains. a direct connection between the sewerage system and any drains originating from equipment in which food / portable equipment / utensils are placed is prohibited except for existing properly trapped open sinks.
20-21.17(f)
Wall protection. walls within water closet compartments / walls within two feet of the front and sides of urinals / hand-washing sinks / utensil-washing sinks / food sinks / mop or utility sinks / walls subject to damage from moisture not provided to a height of at least four feet above the finished floor with a smooth / light-colored impervious surface of a type not adversely affected by moisture or grease except that light-colored wall protection is not required in toilet rooms.
20-21.23(d)
82
Nov 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
20-21.03(b)(09)
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)
General. at least 50 foot-candles (540 lux) of light not provided at a surface where a food employee may be working with food / with utensils / with equipment such as knives / slicers / grinders / saws where employee safety is a factor.
20-21.24(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
78
Jul 26, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
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
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws. (corrected on site)
20-21.17(a)
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)
General. at least 50 foot-candles (540 lux) of light not provided at a surface where a food employee may be working with food / with utensils / with equipment such as knives / slicers / grinders / saws where employee safety is a factor.
20-21.24(a)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Health Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Health Bar on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Health Bar compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Health Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Health Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Health Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Health Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Health Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Health Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.