The Green Fork

3601 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77027
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Jul 19, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The Green Fork was last inspected on Jul 19, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 19, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
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. (corrected on site)
20-19(d)
General. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(01)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Attachments. decorative materials in consumer areas attached to walls and ceilings not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
General. at least 20 foot-candles (220 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 mm) above the floor in areas used for hand-washing / utensil-washing / equipment and utensil storage / in toilet rooms.
20-21.24(a)
74
Sep 13, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(02)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
General. equipment / utensils not in current use not stored in a clean and sanitary condition. (corrected on site)
20-21.28(a)(03)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Green Fork last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Green Fork on file is from Jul 19, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

The Green Fork most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

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

No. Recent inspections at The Green Fork have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Green Fork means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.