Cantu's Produce

3434 Yale St, Houston, TX 77018
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Oct 5, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Cantu's Produce has been inspected four times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Plumbing fixture installation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Houston restaurants, the typical score is 88; Cantu's Produce is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Oct 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
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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)
95
Sep 3, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 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.
20-20(c)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. (corrected on site)
20-21.07(a)(03)
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)
Toilet fixtures. easily cleanable receptacles not provided for waste materials.
20-21.18(d)
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
Hand-washing aids and devices, use restrictions. sink used for food preparation / utensil-washing / service sink / curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes, may not be provided with hand-washing aids / devices required for a hand-washing sink as specified in subsection (c) of this section.
20-21.19(f)
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)
70
Dec 12, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cantu's Produce last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cantu's Produce on file is from Oct 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cantu's Produce?

Across the inspection record, “plumbing fixture installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cantu's Produce.

How does Cantu's Produce compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Cantu's Produce most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Cantu's Produce's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cantu's Produce have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cantu's Produce 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 Cantu's Produce inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cantu's Produce is inspected around two times per year on average.