Catrachitas Las Gemelas

9108 Mesa Dr, Houston, TX 77028
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Catrachitas Las Gemelas six times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
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)
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
General. room not provided with sufficient ventilation to be free of excessive heat / steam / condensation / vapors / obnoxious odors / smoke / fumes.
20-21.25(a)
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
Issuance of medallions. operator of a mobile food unit, other than a restricted unit, failed to provide health officer signed / notarized statement from the property owner including the name, address, and telephone number of the property owner or authorized agent.
20-22(c)(04)
Issuance of medallions. operator of mobile food unit failed to display in the mobile food unit in plain view of the public the proof of restroom availibility statement.
20-22(c)(05)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Catrachitas Las Gemelas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Catrachitas Las Gemelas on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Catrachitas Las Gemelas compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Catrachitas Las Gemelas most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Catrachitas Las Gemelas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Catrachitas Las Gemelas have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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