Arellano Palace

9823 Rowlett Rd, Houston, TX 77075
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Arellano Palace appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 3, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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)
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)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
86
Jul 19, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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)
95
Feb 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arellano Palace last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arellano Palace on file is from Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Arellano Palace compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Arellano Palace most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Arellano Palace's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Arellano Palace have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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