Houston's Restaurant

3539 Northside Pkwy Nw, Atlanta, GA 30327

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Houston's Restaurant stretching back to 2024. On Dec 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

“Utensils, equipment and linens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to other Atlanta restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed food debris in the bar near the kitchen area handwashing sink.CA: Advised pic that a handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed ric with built up food debris on the cooler gasket, door handle and ric door. CA: Advised pic that Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed several food items stored uncovered throughout facility (olives, raw chicken, apple pecan dessert, cooking batter). CA: Advised pic to have food items covered to prevent overhead contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sinks throughout the facility without proper label. CA: Advised pic to label all sinks.

511-6-1.07(3)(d)

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed not most recent inspection score posted in facility. CA: Advised PIC to post most recent report once received via email.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed food containers stacked wet by dish area. CA: Advised PIC to find way to air dry dishes with limited space.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw tuna stored over spinach dip and other RTE items in RIC on main line. COS: PIC moved tuna to bottom drawer.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed food containers stacked wet by dish area. CA: Advised PIC to find way to air dry dishes with limited space.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Jan 9, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed food containers stacked wet by dish area. CA: Advised PIC to find way to air dry dishes with limited space.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Jun 4, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food debris in the hand sinks at the grill prep line, dish pit and bar. 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf PIC will have the sink cleaned and ensure that they are only used for hand washing only.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed several food containers in the dish pit area that were being stacked while still wet. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. PIC will ensure that wares are being air dried before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Houston's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Houston's Restaurant on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Houston's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Houston's Restaurant.

How does Houston's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Houston's Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Houston's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Houston's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Houston's Restaurant 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 Houston's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Houston's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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