Prime 131

2505 W 11Th, Houston, TX 77008
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Prime 131 five times, with records going back to 2024. On Nov 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

“Refrigerated storage” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Cross contamination. except when combined as ingredients, raw animal foods such as fish, beef, lamb, pork, and poultry not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: using separate equipment for each type of food; preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; and arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(02)
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Using hot water for sanitizing. when hot water is used for sanitizing, the following facilities not provided / not used: an integral heating device or fixture installed in, on or under the sanitizing compartment of the sink capable of maintaining the water at a temperature of at least 171°f (77°c); dish baskets or racks sized and designed to permit complete immersion of the tableware, kitchenware, and equipment in the hot water; and a numerically scaled indicating thermometer, convenient to the sink for frequent checks of water temperature. the water temperature measuring device shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate in the intended range of use.
20-21.12(f)
86
Jun 3, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Special requirements. shellstock tags. the date when the last shellstock from the container are sold or served not recorded on the tag or label.
20-21.01(b)(03)b
Special requirements. shellstock tags. the identity of the source of shellstock that are sold or served not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag or label, as specified under item (03)b of this subsection by using an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date that is recorded on the tag or label, as specified under item (03)b of this subsection. (corrected on site)
20-21.01(b)(03)c[01]
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
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
20-21.03(b)(01)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
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)
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)
70
Jan 8, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
20-21.03(b)(01)
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. cleaning and sanitizing machine not properly installed / not maintained in good repair.
20-21.13(a)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
Storage. outside storage areas / enclosures not constructed of durable and cleanable material / not large enough to store the garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse containers that accumulate / not kept clean.
20-21.20(b)(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)
\"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)
70
Feb 29, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Testing of the final rinse temperature not done by means of an irreversible registering temperature indicator or heat sensitive indicating paper traveling through the final rinse chamber in the same manner as equipment and utensils, at the dish level during a normal rinse cycle.
20-21.13(i)
Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.
20-21.18(c)
\"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)
86
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prime 131 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Prime 131 on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Prime 131?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Prime 131.

How does Prime 131 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Prime 131 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Prime 131's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Prime 131 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Prime 131 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 Prime 131 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Prime 131 is inspected around three times per year on average.