Puerta Vieja Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
82
Score
Puerta Vieja Bar & Grill, located at 8282 Bellaire in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 22, 2026, with a score of 82. The inspection identified four minor violations, including issues with the internal temperature of food, the materials used for multi-use equipment, and inadequate lighting in certain areas. This most recent inspection aligns with the facility's historical pattern of mostly low-risk outcomes across four scored inspections.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Jun 29, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Dec 27, 2024
Complaint (003)
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 3, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Violations — Jan 22, 2026 Inspection
General. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority.
20-21.02(a)(01)
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)
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)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. poisonous / toxic materials unnecessary for the operation / maintenance of the establishment / cleaning and sanitization of equipment and utensils / control of insects and rodents are prohibited in the food establishment; provided, this requirement does not apply to packaged poisonous / toxic materials that are for retail sale. restricted use pesticides specified in item (03)c of this subsection shall meet the requirements specified in 40 cfr 152, subpart i, classification of pesticides.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(a)(01)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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