La La Land Kind Cafe

3502 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77098
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 4, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at La La Land Kind Cafe, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 4, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

“Refrigerated storage” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 4, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
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)
\"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)
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. (corrected on site)
20-20(c)
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Temperature measuring device, food. food temperature measuring devices accurate to ±02°f in the intended range of use not provided / not used to assure attainment and maintenance of proper internal cooking, holding, or refrigeration temperatures of all time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food if the thermometers are scaled only in fahrenheit. if the thermometers are scaled in celsius or dually scaled, they shall be accurate to ±01°c in the intended range of use. a temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses not provided / not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods, such as meat patties and fish fillets.
20-21.04(i)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
70
Mar 24, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.
20-21.11(c)(02)
Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.
21-244(b)
82
Jun 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Display equipment. except for nuts in shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling or washing by the consumer before consumption, food on display shall be protected from consumer contamination by the use of packaging or by the use of easily cleanable counter / serving line / salad bar protector devices / display cases / other effective means. enough hot or cold food facilities shall be available to maintain the required temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food on display. a food dispensing utensil shall be available for each container displayed at a consumer self-service unit such as a buffet or salad bar.
20-21.05(h)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.17(c)
Openings. screens for windows / doors / skylights / transoms / intake and exhaust air ducts / other openings to the outside not tight-fitting and free of breaks. screening materials shall not be less than sixteen mesh to the inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm).
20-21.21(b)
86
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La La Land Kind Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La La Land Kind Cafe on file is from Oct 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La La Land Kind Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La La Land Kind Cafe.

How does La La Land Kind Cafe compare to other restaurants in Houston?

La La Land Kind Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has La La Land Kind Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La La Land Kind Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La La Land Kind Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.