Caia

2429 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Caia, located at 2429 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on August 28, 2025. The inspection identified seven minor violations. These violations included issues with the materials used for multi-use equipment and utensils, improper plumbing fixture installation to prevent water from running down mounting surfaces, and restrictions on the use of hand-washing aids and devices at sinks used for food preparation or waste disposal.

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Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Violations — Aug 28, 2025 Inspection
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)
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
Hand-washing aids and devices, use restrictions. sink used for food preparation / utensil-washing / service sink / curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes, may not be provided with hand-washing aids / devices required for a hand-washing sink as specified in subsection (c) of this section.
20-21.19(f)
Hand-washing sink installation. at least the minimum number of hand-washing sinks as required by applicable laws not provided. if approved and capable of removing the types of soils encountered in the food operations involved, automatic hand-washing facilities may be substituted for hand-washing lavatories in a food establishment that has at least one hand-washing sink.
20-21.19(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)
Exposed construction. except as allowed in subsection (c) of this section, studs / joists / rafters shall not be exposed in areas listed in subsection (b) of this section. if exposed in other rooms, they shall be finished to provide an easily cleanable surface.
20-21.23(e)
General. at least 20 foot-candles (220 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 mm) above the floor in areas used for hand-washing / utensil-washing / equipment and utensil storage / in toilet rooms.
20-21.24(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)