Baba's Halal Famous Steak

5600 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77057
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Baba's Halal Famous Steak has been inspected eight times since 2024. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Applicability of article” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Baba's Halal Famous Steak's latest score of 100 sits above the Houston average of 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.
20-22(e)(01)c
74
Apr 10, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2025
Complaint (003)
3 minor violations.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
General. enough potable water for the needs of the food establishment not provided from a source constructed and operated according to all applicable laws.
20-21.15(a)
Water under pressure. hot water is less 100°f (38°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment.
20-21.15(c)
86
Mar 28, 2025
Reinspection (002)
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Issuance of medallions. operator of a mobile food unit, other than a restricted unit, failed to provide written notice to the department, at least 2 business days prior to beginning operations or relocating operations any location not included on the current list of active locations. (corrected on site)
20-22(c)(03)
95
Feb 20, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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General. enough potable water for the needs of the food establishment not provided from a source constructed and operated according to all applicable laws.
20-21.15(a)
Sanitation. garbage and refuse storage facility for customer use not attached to the exterior of the mobile food unit / not insect and rodent-proof.
20-22(d)(05)
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.
20-22(e)(01)c
Issuance of medallions. operator of a mobile food unit, other than a restricted unit, failed to provide written notice to the department, at least 2 business days prior to beginning operations or relocating operations any location not included on the current list of active locations.
20-22(c)(03)
78
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baba's Halal Famous Steak last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baba's Halal Famous Steak on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Baba's Halal Famous Steak?

Across the inspection record, “applicability of article” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Baba's Halal Famous Steak.

How does Baba's Halal Famous Steak compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Baba's Halal Famous Steak most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Baba's Halal Famous Steak's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baba's Halal Famous Steak have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Baba's Halal Famous Steak means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.