Spanky's

4659 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77087
American
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Spanky's has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Houston facility scores 88, putting Spanky's on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Complaint (003)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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A food establishment shall post a sign or poster, clearly visible to food employees, by all handwashing sinks. the sign or poster shall notify food employees to report symptoms and diagnosis information about their health as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food.
TAC-228.32
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)
4-903.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Except as specified in(b) of this section, attachments to walls and ceilings such as light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall mounted fans, decorative items, and other attachments shall be easily cleanable
6-201.17(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12(A)
No smoking sign missing at entrance
COH-21-244(b)
74
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
95
Mar 2, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
4-602.11(E)
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
4-402.11(A)(3)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (a)inside the food establishment if the receptacles and units:(1)contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or
5-501.113
A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items, as specified under § 6-501.114, and clean
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12(A)
Sponges may not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces (corrected on site)
4-101.16
52
Apr 13, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge operating the food establishment / mobile food service unit not in full compliance with article ii.
20-19(d)
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
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)
86
Jan 31, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
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)
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 maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(a)
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spanky's last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Spanky's?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Spanky's.

How does Spanky's compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Spanky's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Spanky's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spanky's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Spanky's 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 Spanky's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Spanky's is inspected around two times per year on average.