Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach

Last inspected:

17355 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Overview

Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach has accumulated 129 violations across 21 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Proper hand washing violations, food temperature control violations, and food contact surface violations have been recurring findings across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on March 16, 2026, a complaint-driven full inspection, documented 27 violations including improper chemical storage, toxic substance control failures, and employee health reporting violations. The inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
129Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 6.1 violations / inspection 6.1 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach last inspected?
Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach are: Time as control, Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source.
How many health inspections has Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach had?
Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach find?
Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 9 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach ever been shut down?
No, Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
Has Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Houston's Restaurant in North Miami Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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