Tu Casa
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025
64
Score
Tu Casa, located at 11055 East Fwy in Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on June 12, 2025, with a score of 64. The inspection identified nine minor violations, including issues with plumbing fixture installation, proper storage of wiping cloths, and the elevation of cleaned and sanitized utensils and equipment. This inspection continues a historical pattern of medium-risk assessments across five scored inspections at the Mexican/Latin restaurant.
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Inspection History
Jun 12, 2025
Reinspection (002)
9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
64
Apr 16, 2025
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Mar 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
61
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Jun 12, 2025 Inspection
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)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for cleaning nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment such as counters, dining table tops and shelves not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(c)(03)
Storage. cleaned and sanitized utensils and movable equipment not stored at least six inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in a way that protects them from contamination by splash, dust, and other means.
20-21.14(b)(01)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not stored at least six inches (15 cm) above the floor on dollies / pallets / racks / skids designed as specified under section 20-21.03(a)2b of this code / not kept in closed cartons that protect them from contamination, except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law.
20-21.14(c)(01)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Cleaning equipment storage. after use, mops not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls / equipment / supplies.
(corrected on site)
20-21.28(e)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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