Chiquitas

7710 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Chiquitas has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The city-wide average for Houston sits at 88, putting Chiquitas on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.

20-21.23(b)

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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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)

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.

20-21.21(b)

Covering material installation. wall and ceiling covering materials not attached and sealed so as to be easily cleanable.

20-21.23(h)

Food establishment construction / remodeling / alterations begun before submitting properly prepared plans / specifications for approval.

20-25(a)

\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited

21-244(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chiquitas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chiquitas on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Chiquitas compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Chiquitas most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Chiquitas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chiquitas have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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