Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
70
Score
Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant, located at 3407 Montrose in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 13, 2026, resulting in a score of 70. The inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues with cross-contamination, food stored in unclean or uncovered containers, and improper plumbing fixture installation. Across seven scored inspections, Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant has historically received medium-risk ratings.
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Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Jun 25, 2025
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Mar 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
58
Nov 19, 2024
Complaint (003)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Apr 2, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2024
Reinspection (002)
19 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
39
Jan 4, 2024
Reinspection (002)
12 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Jan 13, 2026 Inspection
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(01)
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
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.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Storage. cleaned and sanitized utensils and movable equipment not stored at least six inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in a way that protects them from contamination by splash, dust, and other means.
(corrected on site)
20-21.14(b)(01)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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