Macaron by Patisse

8209 Dunlap St, Houston, TX 77074
French
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Macaron by Patisse has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 12, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to six violations.

Macaron by Patisse's latest score of 74 falls below the Houston average of 88. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
20-21.03(b)(01)
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)
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)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
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
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
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)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Macaron by Patisse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Macaron by Patisse on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Macaron by Patisse compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Macaron by Patisse most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Macaron by Patisse's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Macaron by Patisse have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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