Fao Htx
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
74
Score
Fao Htx, located at 2303 Smith St, Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 30, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with temperature measuring devices, improper holding temperatures for time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food, and the use of sponges on food-contact surfaces. Across four recorded inspections, Fao Htx has historically received mostly low-risk ratings.
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Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 28, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
95
Violations — Jan 30, 2026 Inspection
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
Time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. except when time is used as a public health control as specified in section 20-21.02(a)(02) of this code, time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be kept at an internal temperature of 41°f (05°c) or below or at a temperature of 135°f (57°c) or above during display and service, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in table 20-21.04-3 of this code or reheated as specified in table 20-21.04-01 of this code may be held for service at a temperature of 130°f (54°c) or above
20-21.05(a)
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
20-21.10(a)(07)
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.
20-21.19(c)
Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material.
20-21.27(b)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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