Little Buddy #4
Last inspected: Sep 21, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Little Buddy #4 four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “hand-washing sink supplies”, which has been cited three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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
Sep 21, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(b)
86
Feb 23, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
Toilet fixtures. toilet fixture not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.18(d)
Storage. outside storage areas / enclosures not constructed of durable and cleanable material / not large enough to store the garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse containers that accumulate / not kept clean.
20-21.20(b)(03)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers.
20-21.20(a)(03)
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)
Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(b)
74
May 3, 2024
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations.
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Hand-washing sink supplies. when disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles not conveniently located near the hand-washing facilities.
20-21.19(c)
Hand-washing aids and devices, use restrictions. sink used for food preparation / utensil-washing / service sink / curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes, may not be provided with hand-washing aids / devices required for a hand-washing sink as specified in subsection (c) of this section.
20-21.19(f)
90
Feb 12, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations.
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General. food not in sound condition / safe for human consumption / free from spoilage, filth, other contaminants. food prepared in or obtained from an unlicensed private home or other unlicensed food establishment is considered to be from an unapproved source and may not be used or offered for sale for human consumption in or from a food establishment.
20-21.01(a)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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)
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
20-21.10(a)(07)
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)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(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.
20-21.28(a)(01)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Buddy #4 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Buddy #4 on file is from Sep 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Buddy #4?
Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink supplies” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Buddy #4.
How does Little Buddy #4 compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Little Buddy #4 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.
Has Little Buddy #4's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Buddy #4 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Little Buddy #4 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 Little Buddy #4 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Buddy #4 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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