Cali Sandwich & Pho

2900 Travis, Houston, TX 77006
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Cali Sandwich & Pho stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Cali Sandwich & Pho trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
3-501.19(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
5-205.11(B)
The food establishment shall maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler training course for each food employee.
TAC-228.31(E)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(B)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Filters or other grease extracting equipment shall be designed to be readily removable for cleaning and replacement if not designed to be cleaned in place.
4-202.18
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
61
Aug 11, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers.. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(01)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
20-21.08(f)
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 sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(d)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(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)
Protective shielding. light bulbs not shielded / coated / otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment / utensils / linens / unwrapped single-service or single-use articles, except as specified in subitems a and b of this item shielded / coated / otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be provided in areas used only for storing food and single-service articles in unopened packages if the integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them and the packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.
20-21.24(b)(01)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
64
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 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)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers.. (corrected on site)
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
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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.
20-21.19(g)
74
Mar 26, 2024
Complaint (003)
6 minor violations. 2 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.
20-20(c)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers.. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(01)
Time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. except when time is used as a public health control as specified in section 20-21.02(a)(02) of this code, time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be kept at an internal temperature of 41°f (05°c) or below or at a temperature of 135°f (57°c) or above during display and service, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in table 20-21.04-3 of this code or reheated as specified in table 20-21.04-01 of this code may be held for service at a temperature of 130°f (54°c) or above (corrected on site)
20-21.05(a)
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)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(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)
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cali Sandwich & Pho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cali Sandwich & Pho on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Cali Sandwich & Pho compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Cali Sandwich & Pho most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Cali Sandwich & Pho's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cali Sandwich & Pho have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cali Sandwich & Pho means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cali Sandwich & Pho inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cali Sandwich & Pho is inspected around three times per year on average.