Say La Vie

5711 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77036

French

Last inspected: May 31, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Say La Vie appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from May 31, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “water under pressure” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 31, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 29, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Sinks. each compartment of each sink not provided with hot and cold running water.

20-21.11(b)

Water under pressure. hot water is greater than or equal to 100°f (38°c) but less than 105°f (41°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment.

20-21.15(c)

May 2, 2024

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Sinks. compartment of sink required by this article less than 15 inches in length, 15 inches in width, and 12 inches in depth.

20-21.11(b)

Water under pressure. hot water is less 100°f (38°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment.

20-21.15(c)

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)

Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.

20-21.18(d)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not installed according to all applicable laws / not located to permit convenient use by all employees in food preparation areas / food dispensing areas / utensil-washing areas.

20-21.19(a)

Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.

20-21.23(b)

Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.

21-244(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Say La Vie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Say La Vie on file is from May 31, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Say La Vie?

Across the inspection record, “water under pressure” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Say La Vie.

How does Say La Vie compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Say La Vie most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Say La Vie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Say La Vie have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Say La Vie 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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