North Italia

818 Town And Country Blvd, Houston, TX 77024

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, North Italia has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “hand-washing sink faucets” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

May 8, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment 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.

20-21.11(c)(02)

Using hot water for sanitizing. machines using hot water for sanitizing and spray-type dishwashing machines may be used provided that wash water and pumped rinse water not kept clean / not maintained at greater or equal to the temperatures stated in the tables in section 20-21.13(h)(01) through (05) (corrected on site)

20-21.13(h)

Sep 4, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean. (corrected on site)

20-21.23(a)

Jan 26, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Chemicals. machines (single-tank, stationary-rack, door-type machines and spray-type glass washers) using chemicals for sanitization not provided with wash water greater than 120°f (49°c).

20-21.13(g)(01)

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)

Jan 25, 2024

Routine

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

20-21.19(b)

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)

Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.

20-21.21(b)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

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

21-244(b)

\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited

21-244(a)

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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.

20-21.15(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 easily cleanable.

20-21.22(a)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Show all 6 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was North Italia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at North Italia on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at North Italia?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink faucets” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at North Italia.

How does North Italia compare to other restaurants in Houston?

North Italia most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has North Italia's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at North Italia have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at North Italia 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 North Italia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, North Italia is inspected around three times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Bowl & Barrel Houston

797 Sorella Ct

Score: 61 — Medium Risk

Common Bond on the Go

7680 Katy Fwy

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Bellagreen 400101

801 Town & Country Blvd

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Houston → Italian restaurants in Texas → Italian restaurants in Houston