Tropical Express

8022 Tower St, Houston, TX 77088

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Tropical Express stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Feb 4, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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Prohibited storage area. food equipment / utensils / laundered linens / single-service and single-use articles shall not be stored in locker rooms / toilet rooms / vestibules / garbage rooms / mechanical rooms / under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips / under open stairwells / under other sources of contamination is prohibited except that laundered linens and single-service and single-use articles that are packaged or in a facility such as a cabinet may be stored in a locker room.

20-21.14(d)

Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.

20-21.20(a)(03)

Mar 1, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

2 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)

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Express on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Tropical Express compare to other restaurants in Houston?

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

Has Tropical Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Express 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 Tropical Express 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 Tropical Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Express is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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