Pain Du Jour
Last inspected: Feb 1, 2026
100
Score
Pain Du Jour has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 1, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.
Among Houston restaurants, the typical score is 88; Pain Du Jour is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 1, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
14 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
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)
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)
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
Cleaning frequency. equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils not clean to sight and touch.
20-21.11(a)(13)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(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)
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Wall protection. walls within water closet compartments / walls within two feet of the front and sides of urinals / hand-washing sinks / utensil-washing sinks / food sinks / mop or utility sinks / walls subject to damage from moisture not provided to a height of at least four feet above the finished floor with a smooth / light-colored impervious surface of a type not adversely affected by moisture or grease except that light-colored wall protection is not required in toilet rooms.
20-21.23(d)
General. at least 10 foot candles (110 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in walk-in refrigeration units / dry food storage areas / other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
20-21.24(a)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
(corrected on site)
20-26(c)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
\"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)
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pain Du Jour last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pain Du Jour on file is from Feb 1, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does Pain Du Jour compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Pain Du Jour most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.
Has Pain Du Jour's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pain Du Jour have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pain Du Jour 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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