Escalante's Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
74
Score
Escalante's Mexican Grill, located at 590 Meyerland Plaza in Houston, Texas, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 6, 2026, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations related to food storage, employee training, cleaning frequency, and backflow prevention. Escalante's Mexican Grill has a history of moderate-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
May 22, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Mar 31, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Jan 6, 2026 Inspection
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented.
20-19(d)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(07)
Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.
20-21.17(c)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.
21-244(b)
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