Best of Filipiniana
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2024, Best of Filipiniana has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Best of Filipiniana trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(B)
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (b)with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment
5-501.113
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
6-303.11(B)
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
6-202.11(A)
78
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
20-21.05(f)(01)
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
(corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)(07)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)
Storage. utensils and equipment not air-dried before being stored / not stored in a self-draining position. utensils and equipment may not be cloth-dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
20-21.14(b)(02)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
70
Feb 13, 2025
Reinspection (002)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 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)
Materials; general. single-service and single-use articles. single-service articles / single-use articles reused.
20-21.10(a)(05)
Cleaning frequency. equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils not clean to sight and touch.
20-21.11(a)(13)
General. at least 10 foot candles (110 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in walk-in refrigeration units / dry food storage areas / other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
20-21.24(a)
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)
74
Feb 12, 2024
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
20-21.05(f)(01)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
86
Jan 27, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented.
(corrected on site)
20-19(d)
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)
General. when time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of four hours: food did not have an initial temperature of 41°f (05°c) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135°f (57°c) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature.
20-21.02(a)(02)b[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
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
20-21.05(f)(01)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best of Filipiniana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best of Filipiniana on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best of Filipiniana?
Across the inspection record, “dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Best of Filipiniana.
How does Best of Filipiniana compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Best of Filipiniana most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has Best of Filipiniana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Best of Filipiniana 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 Best of Filipiniana 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 Best of Filipiniana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Best of Filipiniana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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