Argentina Cafe Empanada Factory

3833 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Argentina Cafe Empanada Factory has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Across the inspection history, “refrigerated storage” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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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. (corrected on site)

20-20(c)

Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(10)b

Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.

20-21.03(b)(01)

Apr 16, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(a)

Sep 11, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers.. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(a)(01)

Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.

21-244(b)

Dec 14, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food. (corrected on site)

20-21.02(b)(01)

20-21.03(b)(01)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.

20-21.23(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Argentina Cafe Empanada Factory last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Argentina Cafe Empanada Factory on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Argentina Cafe Empanada Factory?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Argentina Cafe Empanada Factory.

How does Argentina Cafe Empanada Factory compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Argentina Cafe Empanada Factory most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Argentina Cafe Empanada Factory's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Argentina Cafe Empanada Factory have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Argentina Cafe Empanada Factory 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 Argentina Cafe Empanada Factory inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Argentina Cafe Empanada Factory is inspected around two times per year on average.

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