Sonesta Essential
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2024
70
Score
The Sonesta Essential, located at 7887 W Tidwell Rd in Houston, TX, underwent a public health inspection on April 15, 2024. This inspection resulted in a Moderate Risk score of 70 and identified seven minor violations. Specific issues noted included the materials used for multi-use equipment and utensils, the installation of plumbing fixtures, and the accessibility of grease traps for cleaning and maintenance.
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Inspection History
Apr 15, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Apr 15, 2024 Inspection
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)
Grease traps. grease trap not located to be easily accessible for cleaning / operation / maintenance.
20-21.17(d)
Drains. a direct connection between the sewerage system and any drains originating from equipment in which food / portable equipment / utensils are placed is prohibited except for existing properly trapped open sinks.
20-21.17(f)
Cleaning physical facilities. the use of hand-washing sinks / utensil-washing sinks / equipment-washing sinks / food-preparation sinks for the cleaning of maintenance tools / preparation or holding of maintenance materials / the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes is prohibited.
20-21.23(i)(02)
General. at least 50 foot-candles (540 lux) of light not provided at a surface where a food employee may be working with food / with utensils / with equipment such as knives / slicers / grinders / saws where employee safety is a factor.
20-21.24(a)
Food establishment construction / remodeling / alterations begun before submitting properly prepared plans / specifications for approval.
20-25(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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