Westlake Deli

580 Westlake Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77079
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Westlake Deli has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

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

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Westlake Deli trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Reinspection (002)
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)
Storage. holders for knives, forks and spoons at self-service locations not protecting these articles from contamination and presenting the handle of the utensil to the consumer, except for prewrapped tableware.
20-21.14(b)(03)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Special ventilation. cooking equipment not provided with a ventilation hood / not installed in the manner required by all applicable laws. this subsection does not apply to microwave ovens / electric convection ovens of approved types / electric rice cookers / ovens of approved types. (corrected on site)
20-21.25(b)(05)
78
Jun 4, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(01)
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”. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
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)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Storage. facilities for the storage of knives, forks, and spoons shall be designed and used to present the handle to the employee or consumer.
20-21.14(b)(03)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(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)
Special ventilation. cooking equipment not provided with a ventilation hood / not installed in the manner required by all applicable laws. this subsection does not apply to microwave ovens / electric convection ovens of approved types / electric rice cookers / ovens of approved types.
20-21.25(b)(05)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
64
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Westlake Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Westlake Deli on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Westlake Deli?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing signage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Westlake Deli.

How does Westlake Deli compare to other restaurants in Houston?

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

Has Westlake Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Westlake Deli have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Westlake 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.