Acapulco Bar

8602 La Porte Rd, Houston, TX 77012
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Acapulco Bar has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about seven violations before that.

Acapulco Bar's latest score of 95 sits above the Houston average of 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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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
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floor junctures. when allowed in this subsection, the juncture between walls and floors presenting an open seam of more than one-thirty-second of an inch.
20-21.22(f)
95
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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)
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)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
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 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)
General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.
20-21.28(a)(01)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Acapulco Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Acapulco Bar on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Acapulco Bar compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Acapulco Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Acapulco Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Acapulco Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Acapulco Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.