Hungry's Cafe & Bistro

2356 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX 77005

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Hungry's Cafe & Bistro has four inspections in the public record. On Mar 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

“Hand-washing sink faucets” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Hungry's Cafe & Bistro trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

3-501.17(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

4-402.11(B)(1)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (b)with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment

5-501.113

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

6-201.13(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12(A)

The food establishment shall maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler training course for each food employee.

TAC-228.31(E)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11(A)

Jun 13, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 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 greater than or equal to 100°f (38°c) but less than 105°f (41°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. (corrected on site)

20-21.15(c)

Hand-washing sink faucets. hand-washing sink not equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°f (38°c) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. hand-washing sinks in facilities providing custodial care for preschool age children that are used only by the children may provide only cold running water.

20-21.19(b)

Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning. (corrected on site)

20-21.20(a)(03)

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)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.

20-21.23(a)

Oct 2, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

7 minor violations.

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Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.

20-21.10(a)

Materials; general. single-service and single-use articles. single-service articles / single-use articles reused.

20-21.10(a)(05)

Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.

20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]

20-21.19(b)

Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains.

20-21.21(d)

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 maintained in good repair.

20-21.22(a)

20-21.23(g)

Dec 11, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry's Cafe & Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry's Cafe & Bistro on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry's Cafe & Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink faucets” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry's Cafe & Bistro.

How does Hungry's Cafe & Bistro compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Hungry's Cafe & Bistro most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Hungry's Cafe & Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hungry's Cafe & Bistro have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hungry's Cafe & Bistro 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.

How often is Hungry's Cafe & Bistro inspected?

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

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