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New Thai Lily Cafe

2390 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77077
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited New Thai Lily Cafe four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “refrigerated storage” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so New Thai Lily Cafe is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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. 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
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]
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(a)
82
Dec 23, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
90
Jan 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
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
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(01)
Chemicals. machines (single-tank, stationary-rack, door-type machines and spray-type glass washers) using chemicals for sanitization not provided with chemical sanitizing rinse water temperature for sanitizers listed in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code greater than or equal to the temperature applicable to that sanitizer shown therein.
20-21.13(g)(05)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Thai Lily Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Thai Lily Cafe on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Thai Lily Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Thai Lily Cafe.

How does New Thai Lily Cafe compare to other restaurants in Houston?

New Thai Lily Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has New Thai Lily Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New Thai Lily Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Thai Lily Cafe 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 New Thai Lily Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Thai Lily Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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