Q BBQ Oasis (E-2)

3950 N Terminal Rd, Houston, TX 77032
American
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Q BBQ Oasis (E-2) stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
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 kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
86
Jan 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning frequency. food-contact surfaces of grills, griddles, and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens not cleaned at least once a day; except that this shall not apply to hot oil cooking and hot oil filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified in subsection (f) of this section. the food-contact surfaces of all cooking equipment shall be kept free of crusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.
20-21.11(a)(06)
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 kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
86
May 24, 2024
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Reheating for hot holding. steam tables / bainmaries / warmers / similar hot food holding facilities may not be used for the rapid reheating of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. prohibited hot food holding facility used for rapid reheating of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. (corrected on site)
20-21.04(f)(02)
General. automatic detergent dispensers / wetting agent dispensers / liquid sanitizer injectors, if any, not properly installed / maintained. (corrected on site)
20-21.13(a)
90
May 13, 2024
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
20-21.03(b)(09)
Water under pressure. hot water is less 100°f (38°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment.
20-21.15(c)
86
May 3, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
General. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation.
20-21.02(a)(01)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
General. automatic detergent dispensers / wetting agent dispensers / liquid sanitizer injectors, if any, not properly installed / maintained. (corrected on site)
20-21.13(a)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
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 kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Q BBQ Oasis (E-2) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Q BBQ Oasis (E-2) on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Q BBQ Oasis (E-2) compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Q BBQ Oasis (E-2) most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Q BBQ Oasis (E-2)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Q BBQ Oasis (E-2) have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Q BBQ Oasis (E-2) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.