Lindas Catrachas Bar

5510 Lancaster St, Houston, TX 77087

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Lindas Catrachas Bar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 13, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

8 minor violations.

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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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by routinely inspecting the premises for the evidence of pests.\r\n

20-21.21(a)(02)

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)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Dec 12, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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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)

\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited (corrected on site)

21-244(a)

Dec 5, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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20-21.18(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lindas Catrachas Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lindas Catrachas Bar on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Lindas Catrachas Bar compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Lindas Catrachas Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Lindas Catrachas Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lindas Catrachas Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lindas Catrachas Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Lindas Catrachas Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lindas Catrachas Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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