The Nash

1111 Rusk St, Houston, TX 77002
American
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The Nash appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Sep 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Using chemicals for sanitization” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The Nash's latest score of 82 falls below the Houston average of 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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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”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
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)
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.
20-21.27(b)
82
May 28, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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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”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
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)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
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.
20-21.19(a)
78
Sep 9, 2024
Complaint (003)
2 minor violations.
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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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
90
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint (003)
4 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)
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair. (corrected on site)
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)
82
Feb 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 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.
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.12(g)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Nash last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Nash on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Nash?

Across the inspection record, “using chemicals for sanitization” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Nash.

How does The Nash compare to other restaurants in Houston?

The Nash most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.

Has The Nash's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Nash have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Nash 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 The Nash inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Nash is inspected around three times per year on average.