China Cottage Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026
74
Score
China Cottage Chinese Restaurant, located at 10535 Westheimer Rd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 2, 2026, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with food storage containers, dispensing utensils, and the use of hair restraints by food employees. The restaurant has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its six recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Jan 2, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Jun 30, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Feb 28, 2025
Complaint (003)
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 23, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations.
64
Sep 18, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Apr 24, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Jan 2, 2026 Inspection
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)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
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)
General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.
20-21.28(a)(01)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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