Caliente
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
82
Score
Caliente, located at 790 W Sam Houston Pkwy N in Houston, TX, had a low-risk inspection on January 23, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations, including issues with hot holding temperatures, cleaning frequency for nonfood-contact surfaces, and plumbing maintenance. The restaurant has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across five scored visits.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Apr 15, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 19, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 1, 2024
Complaint (003)
12 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Jan 23, 2026 Inspection
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
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)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(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)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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