El Katracho Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
67
Score
El Katracho Restaurant, located at 883 Federal Rd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 20, 2026, which identified eight minor violations. These violations included food containers not stored at least six inches above the floor, multi-use equipment not constructed with safe materials, and nonfood-contact surfaces requiring more frequent cleaning. Across seven scored inspections, El Katracho Restaurant has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Nov 5, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
May 24, 2025
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Jan 29, 2025
Reinspection (002)
8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Oct 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
14 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
50
Jun 26, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
14 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
50
Jan 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Jan 20, 2026 Inspection
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
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)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
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 maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
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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