Mala Sichuan Bistro

9348 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
47
Score
High Risk

Mala Sichuan Bistro, located at 9348 Bellaire Blvd in Houston, TX, underwent a high-risk inspection on December 18, 2025, with a score of 47. This inspection identified 15 minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, failure to cease operations during an imminent health hazard, and improper separation of raw animal foods. While this most recent inspection indicated significant concerns, Mala Sichuan Bistro has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its seven recorded evaluations.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Complaint (003)
15 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
47
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Reinspection (002)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Sep 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Apr 10, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
78
Jul 2, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Jan 4, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Dec 18, 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)
Imminent health hazard. ceasing operations and reporting. food establishment did not immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority when an imminent health hazard existed because of an emergency, such as a fire, flood, power outage, sewage water back-flow, extended interruption of electrical or water service, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne disease outbreak, gross unsanitary occurrence or condition or similar event, that might result in the contamination of food, or that might prevent time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food from being held at required temperatures. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(d)(01)a
Cross contamination. except when combined as ingredients, raw animal foods such as fish, beef, lamb, pork, and poultry not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: using separate equipment for each type of food; preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; and arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(02)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(02)
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)
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)
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)
Toilet fixtures. toilet fixture not kept clean / not in good repair. (corrected on site)
20-21.18(d)
Hand-washing sink installation. sink used for food preparation / washing equipment / washing utensils used for hand-washing. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Hand-washing sink faucets. hand-washing sink not equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°f (38°c) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. hand-washing sinks in facilities providing custodial care for preschool age children that are used only by the children may provide only cold running water.
20-21.19(b)
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)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
General. at least 10 foot candles (110 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in walk-in refrigeration units / dry food storage areas / other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
20-21.24(a)
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)