Arco Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
74
Score
Arco Seafood, located at 9896 Bellaire in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on 2025-10-02, receiving a score of 74. The inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with refrigerated storage and date marking of ready-to-eat foods, as well as problems with equipment materials and cleaning frequency for nonfood-contact surfaces. Throughout its five recorded inspections, Arco Seafood has consistently fallen into the medium-risk category.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 3, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 18, 2024
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Jun 23, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
58
Jan 25, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Oct 2, 2025 Inspection
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
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(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)
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]
Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.\r\n
20-21.21(a)(01)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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