Cana Tea & Coffee

16801 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cana Tea & Coffee three times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 26, 2025. 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 the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Houston facility scores 88, putting Cana Tea & Coffee on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(b)(06)
General. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(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
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
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 kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
78
Jan 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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General. food not obtained from sources that comply with all laws relating to food and food labeling as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(a)
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)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)(06)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
82
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cana Tea & Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cana Tea & Coffee on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Cana Tea & Coffee compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Cana Tea & Coffee most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Cana Tea & Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cana Tea & Coffee have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cana Tea & Coffee 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 Cana Tea & Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cana Tea & Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.