Local Table Garden Oaks

2003 W 34Th, Houston, TX 77018
American
Last inspected: Nov 2, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Local Table Garden Oaks has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, three this time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. 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
Nov 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not stored at least six inches (15 cm) above the floor on dollies / pallets / racks / skids designed as specified under section 20-21.03(a)2b of this code / not kept in closed cartons that protect them from contamination, except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law. (corrected on site)
20-21.14(c)(01)
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May 4, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Refrigerated storage. ice intended for human consumption shall not be used as a medium for cooling stored food, food containers, or food utensils, but may be used for cooling tubes conveying beverages or beverage ingredients to a dispenser head. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(05)
Thawing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use not removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration as specified in item (01) of this subsection, or prior to, or immediately upon completion of thawing using procedures specified in item (02) of this subsection. (corrected on site)
20-21.04(j)
Toilet fixtures. easily cleanable receptacles not provided for waste materials.
20-21.18(d)
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Aug 16, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Cross contamination. except when combined as ingredients, raw animal foods such as fish, beef, lamb, pork, and poultry not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: using separate equipment for each type of food; preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; and arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(02)
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
Ice dispensing. between uses, ice transfer receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(e)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Local Table Garden Oaks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Local Table Garden Oaks on file is from Nov 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Local Table Garden Oaks compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Local Table Garden Oaks most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 87.

Has Local Table Garden Oaks's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Local Table Garden Oaks have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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