Pollo Rico Catracho

11304 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77099
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Pollo Rico Catracho has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Oct 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Across the inspection history, “temperature measuring device, food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Pollo Rico Catracho's latest score of 70 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
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
General. packaged / unpackaged food stored in contact with water / un-drained ice. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(05)
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.21(b)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
70
Jun 16, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Rico Catracho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Rico Catracho on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Rico Catracho?

Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring device, food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Rico Catracho.

How does Pollo Rico Catracho compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Pollo Rico Catracho most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Pollo Rico Catracho's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pollo Rico Catracho have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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