Aroy Thai Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
86
Score
Aroy Thai Cafe appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Aroy Thai Cafe was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Except as specified in subsection (c) of this section, a certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in food code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12.
(corrected on site)
TAC-228.31(b)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
3-305.11(B)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
(corrected on site)
2-402.11
86
Jul 21, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
Hand-washing sink installation. sink used for food preparation / washing equipment / washing utensils used for hand-washing.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. using pesticides that have not been properly registered and approved by appropriate governmental authorities for the purpose of maintaining food service establishments in a sanitary condition.
20-21.27(a)(02)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
82
Dec 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge operating a food establishment / mobile food service unit with a haccp plan not ensuring full compliance with haccp plan.
(corrected on site)
20-19(d)
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)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. using pesticides that have not been properly registered and approved by appropriate governmental authorities for the purpose of maintaining food service establishments in a sanitary condition.
20-21.27(a)(02)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
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May 30, 2024
Reinspection (002)
6 minor violations.
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Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
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)
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)
General. cleaning and sanitizing machine not properly installed / not maintained in good repair.
20-21.13(a)
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)
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Mar 7, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 11 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.
(corrected on site)
20-20(c)
Cross contamination. except when combined as ingredients, raw animal foods such as fish, beef, lamb, pork, and poultry not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: using separate equipment for each type of food; preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; and arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(02)
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(01)
Temperature and pressure measuring devices. ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices not maintained in good repair / not accurate within the intended range of use.
20-21.10(f)
Manual sanitizing. equipment and utensils not sanitized in the third compartment in a sanitizing solution that is maintained clean according to one of the methods specified in items (01) through (06) of section 20-21.12(e).
(corrected on site)
20-21.12(d)(04)
Hand-washing sink installation. sink used for food preparation / washing equipment / washing utensils used for hand-washing.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. using pesticides that have not been properly registered and approved by appropriate governmental authorities for the purpose of maintaining food service establishments in a sanitary condition.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(a)(02)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aroy Thai Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aroy Thai Cafe on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aroy Thai Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aroy Thai Cafe.
How does Aroy Thai Cafe compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Aroy Thai Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.
Has Aroy Thai Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aroy Thai Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aroy Thai Cafe 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 Aroy Thai Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aroy Thai Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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