Fruteria Queens
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2024, Fruteria Queens has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
“Hand-washing sink installation” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 88. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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)
95
Jul 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
95
Feb 15, 2025
Complaint (003)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
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.
20-21.08(f)
90
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2024
Complaint (003)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Issuance of medallions. operator of mobile food unit failed to display in the mobile food unit in plain view of the public the proof of restroom availibility statement.
20-22(c)(05)
90
Jun 27, 2024
Complaint (003)
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
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
20-21.05(a)
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)
Cleaning frequency. a utensil-washing sink may not be used for handwashing, as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code and may not be used for dumping mop water.
20-21.11(a)(12)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.21(b)
The person in charge of the food establishment unable to demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations of the houston food ordinance.
20-53(e)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fruteria Queens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fruteria Queens on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fruteria Queens?
Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fruteria Queens.
How does Fruteria Queens compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Fruteria Queens most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.
Has Fruteria Queens' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fruteria Queens have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fruteria Queens means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
Nearby Restaurants