Fresca Palapa Houston

2000 Willowbrook Mall, Houston, TX 77070
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Fresca Palapa Houston, located at 2000 Willowbrook Mall in Houston, TX, had a low-risk inspection on January 9, 2026, with a score of 90. This inspection identified two minor violations concerning the reuse of single-service articles and improper installation of plumbing fixtures. Fresca Palapa Houston has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.

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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Materials; general. single-service and single-use articles. single-service articles / single-use articles reused. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)(05)
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
90
Jun 24, 2025
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)
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
86
Dec 13, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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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.
20-21.11(c)(02)
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 not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(a)
Use of materials, container prohibitions, poisonous or toxic material containers. bactericide / cleaning compound / other compound intended for use on food-contact surfaces used in a way that leaves a toxic residue / used in a way that constitutes a hazard to employees or customers.
20-21.27(d)(01)
82
May 3, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
20-21.03(b)(09)
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)
Use of materials, container prohibitions, poisonous or toxic material containers. bactericide / cleaning compound / other compound intended for use on food-contact surfaces used in a way that leaves a toxic residue / used in a way that constitutes a hazard to employees or customers. (corrected on site)
20-21.27(d)(01)
86