El Palmarcito Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
78
Score
El Palmarcito Restaurant, located at 16272 Imperial Valley in Houston, Texas, underwent a low-risk inspection on December 16, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with the cleaning frequency of nonfood-contact surfaces, improper container lid usage for refuse, and the maintenance of refuse areas. Across six scored inspections, El Palmarcito Restaurant has predominantly received low-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 6, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
82
Dec 22, 2024
Reinspection (002)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Sep 18, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
67
Dec 29, 2023
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Dec 16, 2025 Inspection
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)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures. storage area / enclosure for refuse / recyclables / returnables not maintained free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used, as specified in section 20-21.28(a)(03) / not maintained clean.
20-21.20(h)
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)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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