Heatwave Hotwiches

5002 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
American
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Heatwave Hotwiches has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “issuance of medallions” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Houston sits at 88, putting Heatwave Hotwiches on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
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
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 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)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
Issuance of medallions. rrestroom not available for employees of mobile food unit with flushable toilets in a business establishment within 500 feet of the mobile food unit.
20-22(c)(05)
86
Oct 25, 2024
Complaint (003)
3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. operator of mobile food unit in operation without a valid servicing record in his possession. (corrected on site)
20-22(e)(02)
Issuance of medallions. operator of mobile food unit failed to display in the mobile food unit in plain view of the public the proof of restroom availibility statement. (corrected on site)
20-22(c)(05)
86
Oct 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Heatwave Hotwiches last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Heatwave Hotwiches on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Heatwave Hotwiches?

Across the inspection record, “issuance of medallions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Heatwave Hotwiches.

How does Heatwave Hotwiches compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Heatwave Hotwiches most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Heatwave Hotwiches' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Heatwave Hotwiches have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Heatwave Hotwiches means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.