La Placita
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
74
Score
La Placita, located at 9006 Beechnut in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 9, 2025, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, proper date marking of refrigerated ready-to-eat foods, and the use of hair restraints by food employees. Across four recorded inspections, La Placita has historically received mostly low-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
74
May 29, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Jan 28, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Jan 25, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Oct 9, 2025 Inspection
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)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Hand-washing sink supplies. when disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles not conveniently located near the hand-washing facilities.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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