La Cruderia Spring Branch

7710 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

La Cruderia Spring Branch, located at 7710 Long Point Rd in Houston, TX, had a low-risk inspection on August 4, 2025, with a score of 78. The inspection noted five minor violations, including issues with utensil storage, cleaning frequency for certain equipment surfaces, and the provision of a test kit for chemical sanitization. This most recent inspection aligns with the facility's historical pattern of mostly low-risk outcomes across four scored inspections.

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Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
20-21.05(f)(01)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
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)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
Use of materials, container prohibitions, poisonous or toxic material containers. tracking powder pesticide used in a food establishment. a nontoxic tracking powder such as talcum or flour, if used, may not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles. (corrected on site)
20-21.27(d)(04)
78
Dec 17, 2024
Complaint (003)
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Special requirements. fish. records, creation and retention. when raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish are served or sold in ready to eat form, and when the fish are raised and fed as specified in section 20-21.01(b)(08), a written agreement or statement from the supplier or aquaculturist stipulating that the fish were raised and fed as specified in item (08)a[04] of this subsection not obtained / not retained in the records of the food establishment for 90 calendar days beyond the time of service or sale of the fish by the person in charge.
20-21.01(b)(08)b[03]
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) and ready to eat food stored at 41°f (5°c) for more than seven days. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.
20-21.18(d)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
82
Apr 30, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 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)
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)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Insect control devices, design and installation. devices used to trap insects by adherence may not be installed above exposed food / clean equipment / utensils / linens and unwrapped single-service articles. (corrected on site)
20-21.21(c)(02)
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)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. poisonous / toxic materials unnecessary for the operation / maintenance of the establishment / cleaning and sanitization of equipment and utensils / control of insects and rodents are prohibited in the food establishment; provided, this requirement does not apply to packaged poisonous / toxic materials that are for retail sale. restricted use pesticides specified in item (03)c of this subsection shall meet the requirements specified in 40 cfr 152, subpart i, classification of pesticides. (corrected on site)
20-21.27(a)(01)
74