Cafe Lili
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Cafe Lili five times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “refrigerated storage”, which has been cited two times.
Cafe Lili scores about where you'd expect for a Houston restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 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)
Toilet fixtures. easily cleanable receptacles not provided for waste materials.
20-21.18(d)
90
Mar 19, 2025
Reinspection (002)
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(b)
95
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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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)
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.
20-21.03(b)(01)
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)
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(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
Temperature measuring device, food. food temperature measuring devices accurate to ±02°f in the intended range of use not provided / not used to assure attainment and maintenance of proper internal cooking, holding, or refrigeration temperatures of all time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food if the thermometers are scaled only in fahrenheit. if the thermometers are scaled in celsius or dually scaled, they shall be accurate to ±01°c in the intended range of use. a temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses not provided / not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods, such as meat patties and fish fillets.
20-21.04(i)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
(corrected on site)
20-21.07(a)(03)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
58
Mar 18, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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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)
Materials; general. canvas cloths. with the exception of approved easily cleanable belts on equipment used for the conveying or shaping and conveying of bakery products in the precooked stage and napkins used when serving bread and rolls, use of canvas cloths or other cloth materials as food-contact surfaces is prohibited.
20-21.10(a)(06)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Lili last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Lili on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Lili?
Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Lili.
How does Cafe Lili compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Cafe Lili most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.
Has Cafe Lili's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Lili have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Lili 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 Cafe Lili inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Lili is inspected around three times per year on average.
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