Periodic Table Deli

5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030

American

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Periodic Table Deli has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Periodic Table Deli scores about where you'd expect for a Houston restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.

20-21.01(b)(06)

Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces. (corrected on site)

20-21.10(a)(07)

Mar 14, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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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)

Dec 8, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

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)

Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.

20-21.05(f)(01)

Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed. (corrected on site)

20-21.08(f)

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)

Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.

20-21.19(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Periodic Table Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Periodic Table Deli on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Periodic Table Deli compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Periodic Table Deli most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Periodic Table Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Periodic Table Deli have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Periodic Table Deli 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 Periodic Table Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Periodic Table Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.

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