Chavez Mexican Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
74
Score
Chavez Mexican Cafe, located at 2557 Gessner Rd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on September 24, 2025. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with multi-use equipment materials, the absence of visible hand-washing signage, and inadequate protection of outside openings against insects. Across six scored inspections, Chavez Mexican Cafe has historically maintained a mostly low-risk inspection profile.
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Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 10, 2025
Complaint (003)
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 28, 2025
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Oct 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
70
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Sep 24, 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)
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)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
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)
Covering material installation. wall and ceiling covering materials not attached and sealed so as to be easily cleanable.
20-21.23(h)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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