Briscoe Elementary School

321 Forest Hill, Houston, TX 77011
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Briscoe Elementary School has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Plumbing fixture installation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Mops not properly air-dried after use
6-501.16
Except as specified in(b) of this section, attachments to walls and ceilings such as light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall mounted fans, decorative items, and other attachments shall be easily cleanable
6-201.17(A)
90
Dec 15, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet fixtures. toilet fixture not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.18(d)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
90
Oct 28, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
20-21.10(m)
Toilet fixtures. toilet fixture not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.18(d)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
20-21.19(c)
Hand-washing sink faucets. self-closing / slow-closing / metering faucet not designed to provide a flow of water for at least 20 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.
20-21.19(b)
Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.19(d)
Floor junctures. in all new or extensively remodeled establishments utilizing concrete / terrazzo / ceramic tile / similar flooring materials, and where water flush cleaning methods are used, the junctures between walls and floors not coved / not sealed. in all other cases, the juncture between walls and floors shall not present an open seam of more than one-thirty-second of an inch.
20-21.22(f)
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)
70
Mar 20, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
20-21.10(m)
Toilet fixtures. toilet fixture not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.18(d)
Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.19(d)
Hand-washing sink faucets. self-closing / slow-closing / metering faucet not designed to provide a flow of water for at least 20 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.
20-21.19(b)
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)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Briscoe Elementary School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Briscoe Elementary School on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Briscoe Elementary School?

Across the inspection record, “plumbing fixture installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Briscoe Elementary School.

How does Briscoe Elementary School compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Briscoe Elementary School most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 87.

Has Briscoe Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Briscoe Elementary School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Briscoe Elementary School 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 Briscoe Elementary School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Briscoe Elementary School is inspected around two times per year on average.