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The Teahouse

5085 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77056
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The Teahouse has been inspected five times since 2024. The Teahouse was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “applicability of article” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Houston restaurants, the typical score is 88; The Teahouse is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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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)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
20-21.03(b)(09)
Dispensing utensils not stored in water at least 135°f (57°c) / water container is not cleaned as often as necessary.
20-21.05(f)(04)
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 kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
82
Dec 10, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2024
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Inspections; reports. food establishment owner / operator / person in charge resumed operation before conditions responsible for ceasing operations no longer exist.
20-20(h)
Water under pressure. hot water is less 100°f (38°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment.
20-21.15(c)
86
Dec 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
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)
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)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not stored at least six inches (15 cm) above the floor on dollies / pallets / racks / skids designed as specified under section 20-21.03(a)2b of this code / not kept in closed cartons that protect them from contamination, except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law.
20-21.14(c)(01)
Water under pressure. hot water is less 100°f (38°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment.
20-21.15(c)
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Teahouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Teahouse on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Teahouse?

Across the inspection record, “applicability of article” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Teahouse.

How does The Teahouse compare to other restaurants in Houston?

The Teahouse most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has The Teahouse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Teahouse have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Teahouse 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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