Taste of Texas

10505 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Taste of Texas appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. On Sep 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Taste of Texas squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Ice dispensing. between uses, ice transfer receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(e)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair. (corrected on site)
20-21.23(a)
90
Sep 13, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
13 minor violations. 9 corrected on site.
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General. time without temperature control. except as specified under subitem d of this item, when time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food before cooking, or for ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food that is displayed or held for service written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment / not made available to the regulatory authority upon request. these written procedures shall specify methods of compliance with subitems b[01]-[03] or c[01]-[05] of this item; and methods of compliance with section 20-21.03(b)(02) of this code for food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control.
20-21.02(a)(02)a
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(06)
Refrigerated storage. ice intended for human consumption shall not be used as a medium for cooling stored food, food containers, or food utensils, but may be used for cooling tubes conveying beverages or beverage ingredients to a dispenser head. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(05)
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)
Bulk food display, service. the sale of unpackaged food that is displayed and sold in bulk from a self-service container is authorized, provided that the self-service container has a tight-fitting lid that is securely attached to the container and kept closed except during service or refill; the container, lid and any other utensil are constructed of nontoxic materials that provide for easy cleaning and proper repair; a utensil equipped with a handle is provided and used for dispensing of food; and a conspicuous sign instructing the customer on the proper dispensing procedure is posted in the immediate display area.
20-21.05(i)(01)
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
20-21.05(f)(01)
Time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. except when time is used as a public health control as specified in section 20-21.02(a)(02) of this code, time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be kept at an internal temperature of 41°f (05°c) or below or at a temperature of 135°f (57°c) or above during display and service, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in table 20-21.04-3 of this code or reheated as specified in table 20-21.04-01 of this code may be held for service at a temperature of 130°f (54°c) or above (corrected on site)
20-21.05(a)
Employee not maintaining a high degree of personal cleanliness / not conforming to good hygienic practices. (corrected on site)
20-21.09(d)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
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)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(07)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.14(c)(02)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
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Jul 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of Texas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of Texas on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Taste of Texas compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taste of Texas most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Taste of Texas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taste of Texas have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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