El Gato Coffee House

508 Pecore St, Houston, TX 77009

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

El Gato Coffee House appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “servicing of mobile food units by commissaries” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Feb 23, 2024

Reinspection (002)

1 minor violation.

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Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. operator of mobile food unit failed to maintain copy of servicing records on the mobile food unit for one year from the date of servicing.

20-22(e)(03)

Feb 22, 2024

Complaint (003)

15 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves.

20-21.03(a)(02)c

Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.

20-21.04(i)

Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.

20-21.12(g)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(a)

Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.

20-21.19(c)

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. at least 50 foot-candles (540 lux) of light not provided at a surface where a food employee may be working with food / with utensils / with equipment such as knives / slicers / grinders / saws where employee safety is a factor. (corrected on site)

20-21.24(a)

General. mobile food unit not complying with the requirements of article ii.

20-22(b)

Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.

20-22(e)(01)c

Sanitation. operator of mobile food unit providing / allowing dining area for customers within 100 fee of the mobile food unit..

20-22(d)(07)e

20-22(e)(03)

Sanitation. garbage and refuse storage facility for customer use not attached to the exterior of the mobile food unit / not insect and rodent-proof.

20-22(d)(05)

Sanitation. operator of mobile food unit allowing brooms / mops / hoses / containers / boxes / cartons to remain adjacent to or beneath mobile food unit.

20-22(d)(07)a

Sanitation. mobile food unit operator providing or allowing a sign or banner to remain that is not attached to and solely supported by the mobile food unit.

20-22(d)(07)b

The person in charge of the food establishment unable to demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations of the houston food ordinance.

20-53(e)

Dec 5, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Gato Coffee House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Gato Coffee House on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Gato Coffee House?

Across the inspection record, “servicing of mobile food units by commissaries” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Gato Coffee House.

How does El Gato Coffee House compare to other restaurants in Houston?

El Gato Coffee House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has El Gato Coffee House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Gato Coffee House have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Gato Coffee House 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 El Gato Coffee House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Gato Coffee House is inspected around three times per year on average.

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