El Jardin Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
67
Score
El Jardin Restaurant appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
By comparison, the average Houston facility scores 88, putting El Jardin Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(02)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Storage. cleaned and sanitized utensils and movable equipment not stored at least six inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in a way that protects them from contamination by splash, dust, and other means.
20-21.14(b)(01)
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)
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 maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
67
Feb 5, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
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General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Chemicals. machines (single-tank, stationary-rack, door-type machines and spray-type glass washers) using chemicals for sanitization not providing an approved chemical sanitizer / not providing and using a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter.
20-21.13(g)(06)
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 maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(a)
Covering material installation. wall and ceiling covering materials not attached and sealed so as to be easily cleanable.
20-21.23(h)
\"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)
74
Oct 24, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 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)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Chemicals. machines (single-tank, stationary-rack, door-type machines and spray-type glass washers) using chemicals for sanitization not providing an approved chemical sanitizer / not providing and using a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter.
(corrected on site)
20-21.13(g)(06)
86
Apr 25, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by routinely inspecting the premises for the evidence of pests.\r\n
20-21.21(a)(02)
\"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)
86
Dec 21, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
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)
Refrigerated storage. methods for rapid cooling. approved methods for rapid cooling not utilized.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(03)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Jardin Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Jardin Restaurant on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does El Jardin Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Houston?
El Jardin Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has El Jardin Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Jardin Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Jardin Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Jardin Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Jardin Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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