El Paraiso Mexican Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
82
Score
El Paraiso Mexican Cafe, located at 4707 Irvington Blvd in Houston, Texas, had a low-risk inspection on November 25, 2025, with a score of 82. The inspection noted four minor violations, including issues with refrigerated storage temperature, date marking of ready-to-eat foods, and cleaning frequency for certain equipment. This recent inspection aligns with a historical pattern of mostly low-risk evaluations for the establishment.
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Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
82
Mar 11, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 13, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 20, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Nov 25, 2025 Inspection
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Refrigerated storage. perishable food being stored at temperatures not protecting against spoilage.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(06)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.20(a)(03)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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