Polanquito
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
64
Score
Polanquito, located at 404 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on February 3, 2026, with a score of 64. The inspection identified nine minor violations, including issues with refrigerated storage and date marking of ready-to-eat foods, dispensing utensils, and the condition of multi-use equipment. This inspection falls within a historical pattern of mostly low-risk findings across five scored inspections for the facility.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
May 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 11, 2024
Complaint (003)
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
82
Jan 3, 2024
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Feb 3, 2026 Inspection
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. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
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)
Materials; general. single-service and single-use articles. single-service articles / single-use articles reused.
20-21.10(a)(05)
Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains.
20-21.21(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)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.24(a)
Prohibiting animals. live animals not allowed on the premises of a food establishment, except as specified in item (02) and (03) of this subsection.
20-21.28(f)(01)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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