Thirsty's

1183 Baybrook Mall, Friendswood, TX 77546
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 26, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

By comparison, the average Friendswood facility scores 87, putting Thirsty's on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
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.
20-19(d)
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
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)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
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)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
74
Apr 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(a)
Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by using appropriate methods of pest control, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under section 20-21.27 of this code.\r\n
20-21.21(a)(03)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thirsty's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thirsty's on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Thirsty's compare to other restaurants in Friendswood?

Thirsty's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Friendswood average of 87.

Has Thirsty's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Thirsty's 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 Thirsty's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.