The Paleta Bar
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
74
Score
The Paleta Bar, located at 9738 Katy Fwy in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on October 23, 2025, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including a lack of a sign notifying customers of inspection report availability and the absence of a temperature measuring device for refrigerated food. The facility also lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Nov 25, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 25, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 19, 2023
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Oct 23, 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)
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
(corrected on site)
20-21.07(a)(03)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(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)
Nearby Restaurants