Amaya's Restaurant Taqueria Y Pupuseria
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Amaya's Restaurant Taqueria Y Pupuseria, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Refrigerated storage” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Amaya's Restaurant Taqueria Y Pupuseria's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(02)
Temperature measuring device, food. food temperature measuring devices accurate to ±02°f in the intended range of use not provided / not used to assure attainment and maintenance of proper internal cooking, holding, or refrigeration temperatures of all time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food if the thermometers are scaled only in fahrenheit. if the thermometers are scaled in celsius or dually scaled, they shall be accurate to ±01°c in the intended range of use. a temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses not provided / not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods, such as meat patties and fish fillets.
20-21.04(i)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
(corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
74
Aug 12, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(01)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
Use of materials, container prohibitions, poisonous or toxic material containers. tracking powder pesticide used in a food establishment. a nontoxic tracking powder such as talcum or flour, if used, may not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(d)(04)
74
Jan 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Cleaning frequency. kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following any interruption of operations during which time contamination may have occurred.
20-21.11(a)(02)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers.
(corrected on site)
20-21.20(a)(03)
82
Jun 18, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amaya's Restaurant Taqueria Y Pupuseria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amaya's Restaurant Taqueria Y Pupuseria on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amaya's Restaurant Taqueria Y Pupuseria?
Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Amaya's Restaurant Taqueria Y Pupuseria.
How does Amaya's Restaurant Taqueria Y Pupuseria compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Amaya's Restaurant Taqueria Y Pupuseria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has Amaya's Restaurant Taqueria Y Pupuseria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amaya's Restaurant Taqueria Y Pupuseria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Amaya's Restaurant Taqueria Y Pupuseria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Amaya's Restaurant Taqueria Y Pupuseria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amaya's Restaurant Taqueria Y Pupuseria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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