Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge

6800 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074

African

Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 23, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. prior approval for alternative date marking system for time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) , ready to eat food not received from health officer. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(10)d

Materials; general. materials not sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated cleaning and sanitizing / not resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition except for single-service and single-use articles.

20-21.10(a)

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. (corrected on site)

20-21.11(a)(07)

Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.

21-244(b)

Mar 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge 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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