Saltgrass Steakhouse

1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Saltgrass Steakhouse stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

Looking across the full record, “cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Saltgrass Steakhouse's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
3-501.16(A)(1)
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11(B)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
Perimeter walls and roofs of a food establishment shall effectively protect the establishment from the weather and the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals
6-202.16
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
4-402.11(A)(3)
61
Aug 11, 2025
Complaint (003)
6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
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.
20-21.08(f)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(b)
Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(d)
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(01)
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. permit holder failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in items (06) and (07) of this subsection by using brochures / deli case or menu advisories / label statements / table tents / placards / other effective written means when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish is served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection).
20-21.04(c)(05)
74
Aug 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Refrigerated storage. disposition of ready to eat foods. not discarding time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) , ready to eat food where either temperature or time combination has exceeded. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(11)
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. permit holder failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in items (06) and (07) of this subsection by using brochures / deli case or menu advisories / label statements / table tents / placards / other effective written means when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish is served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection).
20-21.04(c)(05)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not handled / displayed / dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination of surfaces that may come in contact with food or with the mouth of the user.
20-21.14(c)(02)
86
Dec 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
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)
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(m)
90
May 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
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)
Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material. (corrected on site)
20-21.27(b)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saltgrass Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saltgrass Steakhouse on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saltgrass Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Saltgrass Steakhouse.

How does Saltgrass Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Saltgrass Steakhouse most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Saltgrass Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saltgrass Steakhouse have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Saltgrass Steakhouse inspected?

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