Gaucamayas Honduras Restaurant

11302 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 77072
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Gaucamayas Honduras Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2024. Gaucamayas Honduras Restaurant was last inspected on Oct 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 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)
General. time without temperature control. except as specified under subitem d of this item, when time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food before cooking, or for ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food that is displayed or held for service written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment / not made available to the regulatory authority upon request. these written procedures shall specify methods of compliance with subitems b[01]-[03] or c[01]-[05] of this item; and methods of compliance with section 20-21.03(b)(02) of this code for food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(02)a
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
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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Mar 31, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 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)
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)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
86
Sep 16, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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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
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
86
May 13, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
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. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.14(b)(01)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
\"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)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gaucamayas Honduras Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gaucamayas Honduras Restaurant on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gaucamayas Honduras Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gaucamayas Honduras Restaurant.

How does Gaucamayas Honduras Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Gaucamayas Honduras Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Gaucamayas Honduras Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gaucamayas Honduras Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gaucamayas Honduras 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.