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Amala Zone Restaurant Grill & Bar

14815 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77082
African
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Amala Zone Restaurant Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Hand-washing signage” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Amala Zone Restaurant Grill & Bar's latest score of 82 falls below the Houston average of 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
4 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)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for cleaning nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment such as counters, dining table tops and shelves not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.
20-21.11(c)(03)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
General. at least 20 foot-candles (220 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 mm) above the floor in areas used for hand-washing / utensil-washing / equipment and utensil storage / in toilet rooms.
20-21.24(a)
82
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Complaint (003)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
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.
20-21.08(f)
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
20-21.10(a)(07)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
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)
General. at least 10 foot candles (110 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in walk-in refrigeration units / dry food storage areas / other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
20-21.24(a)
General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use. (corrected on site)
20-21.28(a)(01)
67
Mar 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 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)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amala Zone Restaurant Grill & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Amala Zone Restaurant Grill & Bar on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Amala Zone Restaurant Grill & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing signage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Amala Zone Restaurant Grill & Bar.

How does Amala Zone Restaurant Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Amala Zone Restaurant Grill & Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Amala Zone Restaurant Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amala Zone Restaurant Grill & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Amala Zone Restaurant Grill & Bar 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 Amala Zone Restaurant Grill & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Amala Zone Restaurant Grill & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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