Le Lai Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
70
Score
Le Lai Chinese Restaurant, located at 9600 Bellaire Blvd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 21, 2025. This inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, cold holding temperatures for TCS foods, and improper storage of raw or prepared foods. The restaurant has had two scored inspections on record, with a historical pattern of medium-risk assessments.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Mar 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Oct 21, 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. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Chemicals. machines (single-tank, stationary-rack, door-type machines and spray-type glass washers) using chemicals for sanitization not provided with wash water greater than 120°f (49°c).
(corrected on site)
20-21.13(g)(01)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.
21-244(b)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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