Tumble 22 Hot Chicken

10403 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024
American
Last inspected: Sep 14, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Tumble 22 Hot Chicken five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Sep 14, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.

“Hand-washing sink supplies” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Tumble 22 Hot Chicken trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
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General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Dispensing utensils not stored in water at least 135°f (57°c) / water container is not cleaned as often as necessary.
20-21.05(f)(04)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(a)
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.
20-21.19(g)
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.
20-21.19(c)
74
Mar 3, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
20-21.05(f)(01)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.
20-21.18(d)
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.
20-21.19(c)
82
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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)
95
Jun 28, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented.
20-19(d)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
Toilet room. toilet room opening directly into room in which food is prepared / utensils are washed.
20-21.18(c)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
Utility line/duct installation. exposed utility service lines and pipes not installed in a way that does not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the walls and ceilings. utility service lines and pipes shall not be unnecessarily exposed on walls or ceilings in those areas listed in subsection (b) of this section. service lines behind counters used only for beverage preparation may be exposed on the inside counter walls if necessary for service and if kept to a minimum. if exposed in rooms or areas allowed in subsection (c) of this section, air conditioning / ventilation / heating ducts shall be of smooth rigid metal and designed with a circular cross-section.
20-21.23(f)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tumble 22 Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tumble 22 Hot Chicken on file is from Sep 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tumble 22 Hot Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink supplies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tumble 22 Hot Chicken.

How does Tumble 22 Hot Chicken compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Tumble 22 Hot Chicken most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Tumble 22 Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tumble 22 Hot Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tumble 22 Hot Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.