Antojitos Yelitza

5858 S Gessner, Houston, TX 77036

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Antojitos Yelitza stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Applicability of article” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Houston restaurants, the typical score is 88; Antojitos Yelitza is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Reinspection (002)

No violations found.

100

Dec 13, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.

20-19(b)

Time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. except when time is used as a public health control as specified in section 20-21.02(a)(02) of this code, time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be kept at an internal temperature of 41°f (05°c) or below or at a temperature of 135°f (57°c) or above during display and service, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in table 20-21.04-3 of this code or reheated as specified in table 20-21.04-01 of this code may be held for service at a temperature of 130°f (54°c) or above

20-21.05(a)

Water under pressure. hot water is less 100°f (38°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment.

20-21.15(c)

Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means. (corrected on site)

20-21.21(b)

Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.

20-21.25(b)(03)

Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.

20-22(e)(01)c

Jun 23, 2025

Reinspection (002)

No violations found.

100

Jun 21, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.

20-19(b)

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 nonabsorbent. (corrected on site)

20-21.22(a)

Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.

20-21.25(b)(03)

20-22(e)(01)c

Dec 16, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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20-21.21(b)

Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.

20-21.25(b)(03)

Oct 14, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Water under pressure. food establishment operating without hot and/or cold water under pressure. hot and/or cold water not available at establishment (corrected on site)

20-21.15(c)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.

20-21.19(a)

Openings. screens for windows / doors / skylights / transoms / intake and exhaust air ducts / other openings to the outside not tight-fitting and free of breaks. screening materials shall not be less than sixteen mesh to the inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm).

20-21.21(b)

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Antojitos Yelitza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Antojitos Yelitza on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Antojitos Yelitza?

Across the inspection record, “applicability of article” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Antojitos Yelitza.

How does Antojitos Yelitza compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Antojitos Yelitza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Antojitos Yelitza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Antojitos Yelitza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Antojitos Yelitza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Antojitos Yelitza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Antojitos Yelitza is inspected around four times per year on average.

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