Tempura Restaurant & Catering
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
70
Score
Tempura Restaurant & Catering, located at 5901 Hillcroft in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 17, 2025. This inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues with food storage containers and a failure to post inspection reports. The restaurant has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
70
Jul 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
67
Mar 20, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Oct 17, 2025 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.
20-20(c)
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)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(02)
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]
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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