The Moon Tower Inn

3004 Canal St, Houston, TX 77003
American
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The Moon Tower Inn, located at 3004 Canal St, Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 15, 2026. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, labeling of manufactured food, and consumer advisories for undercooked food. Across four recorded inspections, the facility has consistently received moderate risk ratings.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Nov 8, 2024
Complaint (003)
5 minor violations.
78
May 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Jan 15, 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.
20-20(c)
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)
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. consumer advisory (reminder). when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish are served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection) not including an asterisking of the animal-derived foods that require disclosure in a menu or other listing to a footnote that states written information regarding the safety of these items is available upon request / consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase the risk for foodborne illness / consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk for foodborne illness, especially if certain medical conditions are present.
20-21.04(c)(07)
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)
Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.
20-21.18(c)
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)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)