La Congolaise

3774 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77063

African

Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at La Congolaise, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Aug 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average is 88, putting La Congolaise squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 29, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.

20-20(c)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Mar 29, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..

20-21.03(a)(01)

Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.

20-21.19(c)

Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.

20-21.21(a)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair. (corrected on site)

20-21.23(a)

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 22, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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20-20(c)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair. (corrected on site)

20-21.23(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Congolaise last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Congolaise on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does La Congolaise compare to other restaurants in Houston?

La Congolaise most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has La Congolaise's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Congolaise have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Congolaise means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Congolaise inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Congolaise is inspected around three times per year on average.

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