Sarabell Calabar Restaurant

9801 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77036

African

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Sarabell Calabar Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. Sarabell Calabar Restaurant was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “hand-washing signage” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Sarabell Calabar Restaurant's 82 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations.

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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented.

20-19(d)

General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

20-21.07(a)(03)

General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.

20-21.17(a)

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)

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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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)

Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.

20-21.23(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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sarabell Calabar Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sarabell Calabar Restaurant on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sarabell Calabar Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing signage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sarabell Calabar Restaurant.

How does Sarabell Calabar Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Sarabell Calabar Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Sarabell Calabar Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sarabell Calabar Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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