Lucy's Mexican Cuisine

210 Aldine Bender Rd, Houston, TX 77060
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Lucy's Mexican Cuisine Inc, located at 210 Aldine Bender Rd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 7, 2026. This inspection identified nine minor violations, including issues with cleaning frequency for nonfood-contact surfaces, manual sanitizing procedures for food-contact surfaces, and the use of a hand-washing sink. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.

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Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Reinspection (002)
9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Aug 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
58
Mar 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 18, 2024
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 1, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
13 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
52
Violations — Jan 7, 2026 Inspection
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)
Manual sanitizing. food-contact surfaces of all equipment and utensils not sanitized by immersion in a chlorine solution in a manner that complies with one of the following; 25 ppm at a minimum temperature of 120of for 10 seconds when ph is <=10, 50 ppm at a minimum temperature of 100of for 7 seconds when ph is <=10, 50 ppm at a minimum temperature of 75of for 7 seconds when ph is <=8, or 100 ppm at a minimum temperature of 55of for 10 seconds when ph is <=10. (corrected on site)
20-21.12(e)(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)
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)
Containers. soiled receptacle/ waste handling unit for refuse / recyclables / returnables not cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent development of a buildup of soil / to prevent becoming attractants for insects / rodents.
20-21.20(a)(05)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material. (corrected on site)
20-21.27(b)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)