El Patio Restaurant & Club
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2024, El Patio Restaurant & Club has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “applicability of article”, which has been cited two times.
El Patio Restaurant & Club's latest score of 82 falls below the Houston average of 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 3 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. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(01)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for cleaning nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment such as counters, dining table tops and shelves not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(c)(03)
Chemicals. machines (single-tank, stationary-rack, door-type machines and spray-type glass washers) using chemicals for sanitization not provided with wash water greater than 120°f (49°c).
(corrected on site)
20-21.13(g)(01)
82
Jun 4, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
12 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. haccp plan requirements. food establishment engaging in reduced oxygen packaging without a variance or approved haccp plan
20-19(f)(01)b
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented.
(corrected on site)
20-19(d)
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)
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”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. consumer not informed (and no variance granted as specified in item (04)b of this subsection) as specified in item (05) of this subsection that to ensure its safety the food should be cooked as specified under subsection (c)(01) of this section. except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection this applies to a raw animal food, such as raw eggs, raw fish, raw-marinated fish, raw molluscan shellfish, or steak tartare, or a partially cooked food, such as lightly cooked fish, soft cooked eggs, or rare meat other than whole-muscle, intact beef steak as specified in item (03) of this subsection offered for sale upon consumer request or selection in a ready to eat form.
20-21.04(c)(04)a
Time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. except when time is used as a public health control as specified in section 20-21.02(a)(02) of this code, time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be kept at an internal temperature of 41°f (05°c) or below or at a temperature of 135°f (57°c) or above during display and service, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in table 20-21.04-3 of this code or reheated as specified in table 20-21.04-01 of this code may be held for service at a temperature of 130°f (54°c) or above
(corrected on site)
20-21.05(a)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
(corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)
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)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(b)
55
Jan 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. haccp plan requirements. food establishment engaging in reduced oxygen packaging without a variance or approved haccp plan
20-19(f)(01)b
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(c)(02)
90
Mar 11, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(01)
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”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Patio Restaurant & Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Patio Restaurant & Club on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Patio Restaurant & Club?
Across the inspection record, “applicability of article” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Patio Restaurant & Club.
How does El Patio Restaurant & Club compare to other restaurants in Houston?
El Patio Restaurant & Club most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has El Patio Restaurant & Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Patio Restaurant & Club have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Patio Restaurant & Club 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 El Patio Restaurant & Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Patio Restaurant & Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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