Ojos Locos Sports Cantina
Last inspected: Mar 29, 2026
30
Score
Ojos Locos Sports Cantina appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 29, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “plumbing fixture installation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Ojos Locos Sports Cantina's 30 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 29, 2026
Reinspection (002)
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Improper handwashing procedure
(corrected on site)
2-301.12(A)
Prohibited food served or offered
(corrected on site)
3-801.11(D)
Reduced oxygen packaging criteria not met
(corrected on site)
3-502.12(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12(B)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11(B)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
(corrected on site)
2-402.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11(A)
Outdoor refuse receptacles lack tight-fitting lids
5-501.15(A)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
2-401.11(A)
30
Sep 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
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)
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)
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)
Hand-washing sink supplies. when disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles not conveniently located near the hand-washing facilities.
20-21.19(c)
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)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
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 maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
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)
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)
61
Mar 3, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
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)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Using hot water for sanitizing. machines using hot water for sanitizing and spray-type dishwashing machines may be used provided that wash water and pumped rinse water not kept clean / not maintained at greater or equal to the temperatures stated in the tables in section 20-21.13(h)(01) through (05)
20-21.13(h)
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)
Floor junctures. when allowed in this subsection, the juncture between walls and floors presenting an open seam of more than one-thirty-second of an inch.
20-21.22(f)
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)
74
Jun 12, 2024
Reinspection (002)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
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)
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. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
74
Mar 5, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Thawing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use not removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration as specified in item (01) of this subsection, or prior to, or immediately upon completion of thawing using procedures specified in item (02) of this subsection.
(corrected on site)
20-21.04(j)
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)
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)
Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.
20-21.18(d)
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)
Controlling pests, generally. premises not kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents.
(corrected on site)
20-21.21(a)
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 maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(a)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ojos Locos Sports Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ojos Locos Sports Cantina on file is from Mar 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ojos Locos Sports Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “plumbing fixture installation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ojos Locos Sports Cantina.
How does Ojos Locos Sports Cantina compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Ojos Locos Sports Cantina most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has Ojos Locos Sports Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ojos Locos Sports Cantina have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ojos Locos Sports Cantina means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ojos Locos Sports Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ojos Locos Sports Cantina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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