Le Meridien Hotel

1121 Walker, Houston, TX 77002

French

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Le Meridien Hotel three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “single-service articles”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 5, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations.

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Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.

20-21.05(f)

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)

Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not handled / displayed / dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination of surfaces that may come in contact with food or with the mouth of the user.

20-21.14(c)(02)

Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.

20-21.19(d)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.

20-21.19(a)

Sep 28, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Refrigerated storage. disposition of ready to eat foods. not discarding time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) , ready to eat food where either temperature or time combination has exceeded. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(11)

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)

Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.

20-21.23(b)

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

20-21.23(a)

Feb 14, 2024

Reinspection (002)

8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.

20-21.04(i)

20-21.14(c)(02)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code.

20-21.19(a)

Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.

20-21.19(g)

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

20-21.23(a)

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)

Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements. (corrected on site)

20-26(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Meridien Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Meridien Hotel on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le Meridien Hotel?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Le Meridien Hotel.

How does Le Meridien Hotel compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Le Meridien Hotel most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Le Meridien Hotel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Le Meridien Hotel have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Le Meridien Hotel 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 Le Meridien Hotel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Le Meridien Hotel is inspected around two times per year on average.

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