Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
78
Score
Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen, located at 1140 Eldridge Pkwy in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on December 19, 2025. This inspection identified five minor violations concerning refrigerated storage, date marking of ready-to-eat foods, cleaning frequency for certain equipment, and plumbing maintenance. Across four recorded inspections, the facility has generally maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Jun 6, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Jul 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Dec 19, 2025 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
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]
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
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)
General. at least 20 foot-candles (220 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 mm) above the floor in areas used for hand-washing / utensil-washing / equipment and utensil storage / in toilet rooms.
20-21.24(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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