El Refu Bar & Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
74
Score
El Refu Bar & Restaurant, located at 17111 Tomball Pkwy in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on December 9, 2025. The inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with shellstock tag retention, hot holding temperatures for TCS food, and food storage in contact with water or un-drained ice. Across seven scored inspections, El Refu Bar & Restaurant has historically received medium-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Reinspection (002)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Jul 22, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Apr 8, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations.
64
Oct 8, 2024
Reinspection (002)
9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Feb 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2024
Reinspection (002)
12 minor violations.
55
Jan 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
64
Violations — Dec 9, 2025 Inspection
Special requirements. shellstock tags. the identity of the source of shellstock that are sold or served not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag or label, as specified under item (03)b of this subsection when shellstock are removed from their tagged or labeled container (as specified in item (02) of this subsection) by preserving the source identification by using a record keeping system as specified under item (03)c[01] of this subsection; and ensuring that shellstock from one tagged or labeled container are not commingled with shellstock from another container with different shellfish certification numbers / different harvest dates / different growing areas as identified on the tag or label before being ordered by the consumer.
20-21.01(b)(03)c[02]
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
General. packaged / unpackaged food stored in contact with water / un-drained ice.
20-21.03(a)(05)
Storage. outside storage areas / enclosures not constructed of durable and cleanable material / not large enough to store the garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse containers that accumulate / not kept clean.
20-21.20(b)(03)
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)
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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