Saltgrass Steakhouse

9110 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Saltgrass Steakhouse has three inspections in the public record. On Jul 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “refrigerated storage” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Saltgrass Steakhouse trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Jul 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
Dispensing utensils not stored in water at least 135°f (57°c) / water container is not cleaned as often as necessary. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(04)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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)
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Jan 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers.. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(01)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
Refrigerated storage. ice used for cooling stored food or food containers shall not be used for human consumption. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(05)
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)
Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.
20-21.18(d)
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)
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Jan 26, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
Ice dispensing. between uses, ice transfer receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
20-21.05(e)
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.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saltgrass Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saltgrass Steakhouse on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saltgrass Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” 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 82 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Saltgrass Steakhouse means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.