Katrachitas
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
86
Score
Public records show six inspections at Katrachitas stretching back to 2024. On Nov 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “using chemicals for sanitization”, showing up three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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Cleaning frequency. food-contact surfaces of grills, griddles, and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens not cleaned at least once a day; except that this shall not apply to hot oil cooking and hot oil filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified in subsection (f) of this section. the food-contact surfaces of all cooking equipment shall be kept free of crusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.
20-21.11(a)(06)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
86
Jun 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Cleaning frequency. food-contact surfaces of grills, griddles, and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens not cleaned at least once a day; except that this shall not apply to hot oil cooking and hot oil filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified in subsection (f) of this section. the food-contact surfaces of all cooking equipment shall be kept free of crusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.
20-21.11(a)(06)
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)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
86
Feb 6, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
Sanitation. garbage and refuse storage facility for customer use not attached to the exterior of the mobile food unit / not insect and rodent-proof.
20-22(d)(05)
86
Jan 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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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)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
Water under pressure. hot water is greater than or equal to 100°f (38°c) but less than 105°f (41°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment.
20-21.15(c)
86
Sep 9, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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Materials; general. single-service and single-use articles. single-service articles / single-use articles reused.
20-21.10(a)(05)
Hand-washing sink supplies. when disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles not conveniently located near the hand-washing facilities.
20-21.19(c)
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)
86
Jul 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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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)
Jewelry and nail polish. while preparing food, unless wearing intact gloves, a food employee may not wear artificial polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. while preparing food, a food employee may not wear any jewelry, including medical identification jewelry, on their arms or hands. this subsection does not apply to a plain ring such as a band style ring.
20-21.08(g)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
A three-compartment sink not used when washing, rinsing and sanitization equipment / utensils manually except where a three-compartment sink is not required under section 20-21.11(b) of this code, in which case the procedure may be performed in the two-compartment sink.
20-21.12(a)
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)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Katrachitas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Katrachitas on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Katrachitas?
Across the inspection record, “using chemicals for sanitization” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Katrachitas.
How does Katrachitas compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Katrachitas most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.
Has Katrachitas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Katrachitas have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Katrachitas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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