La Chula
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, La Chula has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “temperature measuring device, food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
La Chula scores about where you'd expect for a Houston restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Refrigerated storage. ice intended for human consumption shall not be used as a medium for cooling stored food, food containers, or food utensils, but may be used for cooling tubes conveying beverages or beverage ingredients to a dispenser head.
20-21.03(b)(05)
Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(d)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
86
Feb 5, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
90
Oct 7, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
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)
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.
20-21.19(c)
Insect control devices, design and installation. devices used to electrocute flying insects that may impel insects or insect fragments not designed to have \"escape-resistant\" trays.
20-21.21(c)(01)a
Openings. screens for windows / doors / skylights / transoms / intake and exhaust air ducts / other openings to the outside not tight-fitting and free of breaks. screening materials shall not be less than sixteen mesh to the inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm).
20-21.21(b)
Sanitation. operator of mobile food unit providing / allowing dining area for customers within 100 fee of the mobile food unit..
20-22(d)(07)e
74
Jun 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
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)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Sanitation. operator of mobile food unit providing / allowing dining area for customers within 100 fee of the mobile food unit..
20-22(d)(07)e
70
Feb 9, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
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)
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Sanitation. operator of mobile food unit providing / allowing dining area for customers within 100 fee of the mobile food unit..
20-22(d)(07)e
Reheating for hot holding. refrigerated time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) cooked foods not reheated rapidly to 165°f or higher before served or placed in a hot food storage facility.
(corrected on site)
20-21.04(f)(01)
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)
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”.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
70
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Chula last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Chula on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Chula?
Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring device, food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Chula.
How does La Chula compare to other restaurants in Houston?
La Chula most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.
Has La Chula's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Chula have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Chula means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Chula inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Chula is inspected around four times per year on average.
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