Tony's Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
74
Score
Tony's Mexican Restaurant, located at 2222 Ella Blvd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on September 19, 2025. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with equipment maintenance and cleaning frequency for both nonfood-contact surfaces and certain food-contact surfaces. Across four scored inspections, Tony's Mexican Restaurant has primarily had low-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Apr 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Aug 5, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Feb 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Sep 19, 2025 Inspection
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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)
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]
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
(corrected on site)
20-21.20(a)(03)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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