Pondicheri

2800 Kirby, Houston, TX 77098
Indian
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

The most recent inspection for Pondicheri, located at 2800 Kirby in Houston, TX, was conducted on February 20, 2026, and resulted in a low-risk classification with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, food safety, and cleaning frequency for equipment. Pondicheri has a history of mostly low-risk inspections over five recorded evaluations.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
82
Jul 30, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
61
Feb 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 29, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Feb 20, 2026 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. (corrected on site)
20-20(c)
General. food not in sound condition / safe for human consumption / free from spoilage, filth, other contaminants. food prepared in or obtained from an unlicensed private home or other unlicensed food establishment is considered to be from an unapproved source and may not be used or offered for sale for human consumption in or from a food establishment. (corrected on site)
20-21.01(a)
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]
Protective shielding. light bulbs not shielded / coated / otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment / utensils / linens / unwrapped single-service or single-use articles, except as specified in subitems a and b of this item shielded / coated / otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be provided in areas used only for storing food and single-service articles in unopened packages if the integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them and the packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.
20-21.24(b)(01)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)