Chicas Locas

6440 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Chicas Locas has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Oct 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “refrigerated storage”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. consumer not informed (and no variance granted as specified in item (04)b of this subsection) as specified in item (05) of this subsection that to ensure its safety the food should be cooked as specified under subsection (c)(01) of this section. except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection this applies to a raw animal food, such as raw eggs, raw fish, raw-marinated fish, raw molluscan shellfish, or steak tartare, or a partially cooked food, such as lightly cooked fish, soft cooked eggs, or rare meat other than whole-muscle, intact beef steak as specified in item (03) of this subsection offered for sale upon consumer request or selection in a ready to eat form.
20-21.04(c)(04)a
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
86
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. consumer not informed (and no variance granted as specified in item (04)b of this subsection) as specified in item (05) of this subsection that to ensure its safety the food should be cooked as specified under subsection (c)(01) of this section. except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection this applies to a raw animal food, such as raw eggs, raw fish, raw-marinated fish, raw molluscan shellfish, or steak tartare, or a partially cooked food, such as lightly cooked fish, soft cooked eggs, or rare meat other than whole-muscle, intact beef steak as specified in item (03) of this subsection offered for sale upon consumer request or selection in a ready to eat form. (corrected on site)
20-21.04(c)(04)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]
Chemicals. machines (single-tank, stationary-rack, door-type machines and spray-type glass washers) using chemicals for sanitization not provided with wash water greater than 120°f (49°c).
20-21.13(g)(01)
86
Aug 13, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
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)
Refrigerated storage. ice used for cooling stored food or food containers shall not be used for human consumption. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(05)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(02)
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]
Chemicals. machines (single-tank, stationary-rack, door-type machines and spray-type glass washers) using chemicals for sanitization not provided with wash water greater than 120°f (49°c).
20-21.13(g)(01)
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)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
67
Feb 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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)
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
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)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicas Locas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicas Locas on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicas Locas?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicas Locas.

How does Chicas Locas compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Chicas Locas most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Chicas Locas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicas Locas have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicas Locas 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 Chicas Locas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chicas Locas is inspected around three times per year on average.