HOUSTON'S RESTAURANT
Food safety records indicate HOUSTON'S RESTAURANT in NORTH MIAMI BEACH has 6 inspections with a 3.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file
17355 Biscayne Boulevard
Florida, 33160
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/16/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13651095
Met Inspection Standards3 int, 6 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of smaller ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored in salad container at salad station. Chef removed container. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles outside of walk in cooler soiled with grease.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic container wet nesting in storage room.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled with old food debris.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers in storage room.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink at sushi station missing soap.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes sushi rice under time as a public health control with no written procedures. Chef was provided form.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaner not labeled at utensils station. Chef labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
10/23/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10887543
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 1 basic
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the prep area by the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
4/1/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10705263
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 basic
- 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases of potatoes and oil being stored in trash compactor room. Advised chef and he instructed employees to move to inside. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Chef moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for various food containers in sushi station.
10/24/2024· 1y 5mo ago
4 basic
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Located in dry storage area. Chef instructed employee to clean. Corrected On-Site
6/6/2024· 1y 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8459397
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 4 basic
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container containing corn cracked. Located in reach in cooler. Chef removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes and oil being stored on floor in dry storage area. Chef moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in prep area/ kitchen.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in waiter station. Chef added. Corrected On-Site
7/28/2023· 2y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8368358
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 basic
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in walk in cooler and prep area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes being stored on floor in outside storage area. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 112°F. And located attached to kitchen area prep table area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna being stored on top of cheese in walk in cooler. Chef rearranged. Corrected On-Site
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Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(3,906 reviews)Price Level
$$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
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Serves Beer
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Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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