The Green Fork and Straw

7648 De Moss Dr, Houston, TX 77036

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at The Green Fork and Straw stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so The Green Fork and Straw trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 8, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations.

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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.

20-21.11(a)(07)

Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.

20-21.17(c)

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)

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)

\"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)

Oct 31, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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20-21.17(c)

Dec 14, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Green Fork and Straw last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Green Fork and Straw on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Green Fork and Straw compare to other restaurants in Houston?

The Green Fork and Straw most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has The Green Fork and Straw's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Green Fork and Straw have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Green Fork and Straw means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Green Fork and Straw inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Green Fork and Straw is inspected around two times per year on average.

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