Tp Banh Bao

11209 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Tp Banh Bao five times, with records going back to 2025. Tp Banh Bao was last inspected on Apr 14, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

That's lower than the typical Houston restaurant, which scores around 88. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Reinspection (002)
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
3-501.16(A)(1)
Except as specified in subsection (c) of this section, a certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in food code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12. (corrected on site)
TAC-228.31(b)
All food employees, except for the certified food protection manager, shall successfully complete an accredited food handler training course, within 30 days of employment.
TAC-228.31(d)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
70
May 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2025
Complaint (003)
12 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
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
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(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)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. poisonous / toxic materials unnecessary for the operation / maintenance of the establishment / cleaning and sanitization of equipment and utensils / control of insects and rodents are prohibited in the food establishment; provided, this requirement does not apply to packaged poisonous / toxic materials that are for retail sale. restricted use pesticides specified in item (03)c of this subsection shall meet the requirements specified in 40 cfr 152, subpart i, classification of pesticides. (corrected on site)
20-21.27(a)(01)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tp Banh Bao last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tp Banh Bao on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Tp Banh Bao compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Tp Banh Bao most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Tp Banh Bao's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tp Banh Bao have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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