La Union Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025
74
Score
La Union Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 26, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“Refrigerated storage” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Houston facility scores 87, putting La Union Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
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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.
20-21.02(a)(02)a
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.
20-21.17(c)
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)
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)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
74
May 27, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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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)
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
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
82
Aug 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. refrigerated / ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food/portion of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food combined with additional ingredients / portions of food not retaining date marking of the earliest prepared / first-prepared ingredient.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
20-21.03(b)(09)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.
20-21.18(c)
Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.
20-21.18(d)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Union Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Union Restaurant on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Union Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Union Restaurant.
How does La Union Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Houston?
La Union Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.
Has La Union Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Union Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Union Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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