Nestle Tollhouse Cafe

500 Baybrook Mall, Houston, TX 77546
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Nestle Tollhouse Cafe. The most recent report on file is from Sep 26, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to eight violations.

That's lower than the typical Houston restaurant, which scores around 88. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for cleaning nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment such as counters, dining table tops and shelves not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(c)(03)
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)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.
20-21.17(c)
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)
Cleaning equipment storage. after use, mops not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls / equipment / supplies. (corrected on site)
20-21.28(e)
67
Jul 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nestle Tollhouse Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nestle Tollhouse Cafe on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Nestle Tollhouse Cafe compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Nestle Tollhouse Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Nestle Tollhouse Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nestle Tollhouse Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nestle Tollhouse Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.