Howdy's #3

7817 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77037

American

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Howdy's #3 three times, with records going back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The last inspection found three violations, up from zero the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, plumbing fixture installation has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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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)

Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.

20-21.17(c)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Howdy's #3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Howdy's #3 on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Howdy's #3?

Across the inspection record, plumbing fixture installation has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Howdy's #3.

How does Howdy's #3 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Howdy's #3 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 87.

Has Howdy's #3's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Howdy's #3 have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Howdy's #3 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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