Arepa's by Perla
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
74
Score
Arepa'S By Perla, located at 303 Memorial City Way in Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on December 19, 2025, with a score of 74. The inspection noted six minor violations, including issues with cross-contamination, improper storage of dispensing utensils, and cleaning frequency for nonfood-contact surfaces. Across five scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a medium-risk level.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Reinspection (002)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
74
Jun 5, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Mar 27, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
74
Jul 28, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Feb 29, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Dec 19, 2025 Inspection
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
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)
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)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(g)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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