Air France First Class Lounge

3700 N Terminal Way, Houston, TX 77032
French
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Air France First Class Lounge appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “utility line/duct installation” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Air France First Class Lounge is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
General. cleaning and sanitizing machine not properly installed / not maintained in good repair.
20-21.13(a)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
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)
86
Sep 8, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
General. cleaning and sanitizing machine not properly installed / not maintained in good repair.
20-21.13(a)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles used more than once.
20-21.14(c)(04)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
General. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation.
20-21.02(a)(01)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
20-21.03(b)(09)
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.
20-21.08(f)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
67
Feb 14, 2025
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
General. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(01)
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)
General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use. (corrected on site)
20-21.28(a)(01)
86
Jan 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
General. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation.
20-21.02(a)(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”.
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
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
General. automatic detergent dispensers / wetting agent dispensers / liquid sanitizer injectors, if any, not properly installed / maintained.
20-21.13(a)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles used more than once.
20-21.14(c)(04)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
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)
61
Jul 3, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Dispensing utensils not stored in water at least 135°f (57°c) / water container is not cleaned as often as necessary. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(04)
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Air France First Class Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Air France First Class Lounge on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Air France First Class Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “utility line/duct installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Air France First Class Lounge.

How does Air France First Class Lounge compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Air France First Class Lounge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Air France First Class Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Air France First Class Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Air France First Class Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.