Tellez Crossroads Cafe II

2000 Crawford, Houston, TX 77002

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Tellez Crossroads Cafe II, the earliest from 2024. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “plumbing fixture installation” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.

20-21.01(b)(06)

General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(a)(06)

Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.

20-21.10(a)

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)

May 22, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.

20-21.03(a)(06)

General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers.. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(a)(01)

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)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.

20-21.23(a)

Oct 25, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations.

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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)

Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by routinely inspecting the premises for the evidence of pests.\r\n

20-21.21(a)(02)

Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.

20-21.23(g)

General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.

20-21.28(a)(01)

Feb 16, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations.

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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.

20-20(c)

20-21.10(m)

20-21.23(g)

Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material.

20-21.27(b)

20-21.28(a)(01)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tellez Crossroads Cafe II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tellez Crossroads Cafe II on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tellez Crossroads Cafe II?

Across the inspection record, “plumbing fixture installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tellez Crossroads Cafe II.

How does Tellez Crossroads Cafe II compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Tellez Crossroads Cafe II most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Tellez Crossroads Cafe II's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tellez Crossroads Cafe II have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tellez Crossroads Cafe II means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tellez Crossroads Cafe II inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tellez Crossroads Cafe II is inspected around two times per year on average.

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