Izakaya Wa
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025
82
Score
Izakaya Wa, located at 12665 Memorial Dr in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on June 17, 2025, with a score of 82. The inspection noted four minor violations, including the use of sponges on food-contact surfaces, a hand-washing sink lacking hot water, and issues with outside openings not being properly protected against insects. This inspection follows a historical pattern of mostly low-risk assessments for the Japanese/Sushi establishment.
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Inspection History
Jun 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 29, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
May 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Jun 17, 2025 Inspection
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
20-21.10(a)(07)
Hand-washing sink faucets. hand-washing sink not equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°f (38°c) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. hand-washing sinks in facilities providing custodial care for preschool age children that are used only by the children may provide only cold running water.
20-21.19(b)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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