Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse

1510 Texas, Houston, TX 77002
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse has been inspected three times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, “refrigerated storage” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
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. disposition of ready to eat foods. not discarding time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) , ready to eat food where either temperature or time combination has exceeded.
20-21.03(b)(11)
General. packaged / unpackaged food stored in contact with water / un-drained ice.
20-21.03(a)(05)
Materials; general. materials not sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated cleaning and sanitizing / not resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition except for single-service and single-use articles.
20-21.10(a)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
78
Feb 8, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
General. when time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of four hours: food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a four-hour limit not discarded. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(02)b[04]
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
Refrigerated storage. disposition of ready to eat foods. not discarding time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) , ready to eat food where either temperature or time combination has exceeded. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(11)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(02)
Refrigerated storage. methods for rapid cooling. approved methods for rapid cooling not utilized. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(03)
General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(02)c
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)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(m)
67
May 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material. (corrected on site)
20-21.27(b)
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves.
20-21.03(a)(02)c
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)
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse.

How does Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.