Ninfa's Uptown Houston

1700 N Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Ninfa's Uptown Houston stretching back to 2023. Ninfa's Uptown Houston was last inspected on Oct 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “plumbing fixture installation”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Ninfa's Uptown Houston trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 7, 2025

Reinspection (002)

5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.

20-20(c)

Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(10)b

Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(09)

Storage. cleaned and sanitized utensils and movable equipment not stored at least six inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in a way that protects them from contamination by splash, dust, and other means.

20-21.14(b)(01)

Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be maintained in good repair.

20-21.22(a)

Jul 14, 2025

Complaint (003)

5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Refrigerated storage. rapid cooling temperatures. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cooled from 135°f (57°c) to 70°f (21°c) within 2 hours. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(02)a

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)

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)

General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.

20-21.17(a)

Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(c)

Jan 4, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.

20-21.18(c)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.

20-21.19(a)

Dec 19, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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20-21.10(m)

Temperature and pressure measuring devices. ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices not maintained in good repair / not accurate within the intended range of use.

20-21.10(f)

Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses. (corrected on site)

20-21.11(c)(02)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ninfa's Uptown Houston last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ninfa's Uptown Houston on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ninfa's Uptown Houston?

Across the inspection record, “plumbing fixture installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ninfa's Uptown Houston.

How does Ninfa's Uptown Houston compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Ninfa's Uptown Houston most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Ninfa's Uptown Houston's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ninfa's Uptown Houston have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ninfa's Uptown Houston 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 Ninfa's Uptown Houston inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ninfa's Uptown Houston is inspected around two times per year on average.

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