Bigotes Street Tacos

500 Baybrook Mall, Houston, TX 77546
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Bigotes Street Tacos three times, with records going back to 2024. Bigotes Street Tacos was last inspected on Dec 1, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “hand-washing sink supplies” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
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)
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.
20-21.19(c)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Labeling of materials. containers of poisonous / toxic materials / personal care items not prominently / distinctly labeled according to law for easy identification of contents.
20-21.27(b)
70
Jun 27, 2025
Reinspection (002)
13 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Condemnation and disposition of contaminated food. tagged food / equipment used/not held pursuant pending disposition.
20-02
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)
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
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
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)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.19(d)
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair. (corrected on site)
20-21.23(a)
52
Apr 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bigotes Street Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bigotes Street Tacos on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bigotes Street Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink supplies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bigotes Street Tacos.

How does Bigotes Street Tacos compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Bigotes Street Tacos most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Bigotes Street Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bigotes Street Tacos have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bigotes Street Tacos 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 Bigotes Street Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bigotes Street Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.