Truth BBQ Houston

110 S Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007
American
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Truth BBQ Houston five times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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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
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)
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)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair. (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.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
78
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
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]
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(g)
86
Jun 26, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
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)
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. at least 10 foot candles (110 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in walk-in refrigeration units / dry food storage areas / other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
20-21.24(a)
86
Jan 26, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
20-21.03(b)(01)
General. food, container of food, stored under exposed / unprotected sewer / water lines. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(03)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Truth BBQ Houston last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Truth BBQ Houston on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Truth BBQ Houston compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Truth BBQ Houston most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Truth BBQ Houston's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Truth BBQ Houston have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Truth BBQ 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 Truth BBQ Houston inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Truth BBQ Houston is inspected around three times per year on average.