Ciel Restaurant and Lounge
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
20
Score
Ciel Restaurant and Lounge, located at 4411 San Felipe in Houston, TX, had a high-risk inspection on March 5, 2026, with a score of 20. This inspection identified one critical violation, seven major violations, and fifteen minor violations, including issues with posting the permit and maintaining accessible handwashing sinks. While the most recent inspection indicated multiple violations, the facility's historical pattern across five scored inspections has mostly been low-risk.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
7
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Complaint (003)
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 15 minor violations.
20
Feb 19, 2026
Complaint (003)
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2025
Complaint (003)
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2025
Complaint (003)
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Mar 5, 2026 Inspection
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11(A)
Except as specified under subparagraph (c) (2) of this section, molluscan shellfish tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty; pf
3-203.12(A)
The food establishment shall maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler training course for each food employee.
TAC-228.31(E)
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
3-603.11(C)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
A food establishment shall post a sign or poster, clearly visible to food employees, by all handwashing sinks. the sign or poster shall notify food employees to report symptoms and diagnosis information about their health as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food.
TAC-228.32
Except as specified in ¶¶ (c) - (e) of this section, molluscan shellfish may not be removed from the container in which they are received other than immediately before sale or preparation for service.
3-203.11(A)
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
6-202.13(B)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
Except as specified in (b) of this section, cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single service and single-use articles may not be stored:(8)under other sources of contamination.
4-903.12(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15
Except during cleaning and maintenance operations, toilet room doors as specified under § 6-202.14 shall be kept closed
6-501.19
Construction or remodeling without approved plans
COH-20-25(a)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Smoking not enforced in prohibited area
COH-21-247(b)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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