Los Cocos Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
58
Score
Los Cocos Restaurant, located at 3419 W Orem in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 3, 2025, resulting in a score of 58. This inspection identified 11 minor violations, including issues with permit holder presence, customer notification of inspection reports, and proper date marking of refrigerated ready-to-eat foods. Across five scored inspections, Los Cocos Restaurant has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
58
Apr 15, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
86
Dec 3, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
74
Apr 26, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 23, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Dec 3, 2025 Inspection
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge not present at the food establishment / mobile food unit during all hours of operation.
(corrected on site)
20-19(d)
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. 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
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)
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)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Storage. facilities for the storage of knives, forks, and spoons shall be designed and used to present the handle to the employee or consumer.
20-21.14(b)(03)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
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)
Cleaning equipment storage. after use, mops not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls / equipment / supplies.
20-21.28(e)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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