Novedades El Salvador
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Novedades El Salvador three times, with records going back to 2024. Novedades El Salvador was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations.
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General. food not obtained from sources that comply with all laws relating to food and food labeling as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(a)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
20-21.19(c)
90
Nov 7, 2024
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations.
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General. food not obtained from sources that comply with all laws relating to food and food labeling as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
90
Nov 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented.
20-19(d)
Inspections; reports. the health officer or agents of the health officer not permitted to examine the records of the establishment to obtain information pertaining to food and supplies purchased / received / used / to persons employed.
20-20(b)
General. food not obtained from sources that comply with all laws relating to food and food labeling as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(a)
Imminent health hazard. ceasing operations and reporting. food establishment did not immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority when an imminent health hazard existed because of an emergency, such as a fire, flood, power outage, sewage water back-flow, extended interruption of electrical or water service, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne disease outbreak, gross unsanitary occurrence or condition or similar event, that might result in the contamination of food, or that might prevent time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food from being held at required temperatures.
20-21.02(d)(01)a
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
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)
Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.19(d)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Cleaning equipment storage. after use, mops not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls / equipment / supplies.
20-21.28(e)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Novedades El Salvador last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Novedades El Salvador on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Novedades El Salvador compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Novedades El Salvador most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.
Has Novedades El Salvador's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Novedades El Salvador have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Novedades El Salvador means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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