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Cuchara Restaurant

214 Fairview, Houston, TX 77006
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Cuchara Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

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

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Complaint (003)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings of toilet rooms and vestibules, not smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable. 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. (corrected on site)
20-21.23(b)
90
Jul 24, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code.
20-21.19(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings of toilet rooms and vestibules, not smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable. 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)
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)
78
Dec 12, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Ice dispensing. between uses, ice transfer receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(e)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings of toilet rooms and vestibules, not smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable. 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)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
86
Dec 7, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
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
General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves.
20-21.03(a)(02)c
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cuchara Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cuchara Restaurant on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Cuchara Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Cuchara Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Cuchara Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cuchara Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cuchara Restaurant 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 Cuchara Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cuchara Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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