Candelari's Pizzaria
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
67
Score
Candelari's Pizzaria, located at 2617 W Holcombe Blvd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 6, 2026, resulting in a score of 67. This inspection identified eight minor violations, including issues with fish records, proper temperature monitoring in refrigerated units, and labeling of bulk food. The facility has a history of medium-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
67
May 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
61
Oct 23, 2024
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 23, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations.
61
Dec 23, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Jan 6, 2026 Inspection
Special requirements. fish. records, creation and retention. when raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish are served or sold in ready to eat form, and when the fish are raised and fed as specified in section 20-21.01(b)(08), a written agreement or statement from the supplier or aquaculturist stipulating that the fish were raised and fed as specified in item (08)a[04] of this subsection not obtained / not retained in the records of the food establishment for 90 calendar days beyond the time of service or sale of the fish by the person in charge.
(corrected on site)
20-21.01(b)(08)b[03]
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)
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(06)
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. permit holder failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in items (06) and (07) of this subsection by using brochures / deli case or menu advisories / label statements / table tents / placards / other effective written means when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish is served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection).
20-21.04(c)(05)
Dispensing utensils not stored in water at least 135°f (57°c) / water container is not cleaned as often as necessary.
(corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(04)
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)
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)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
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