Black Mkt Birria

5353 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77056
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Black Mkt Birria has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Oct 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Black Mkt Birria's latest score of 58 falls below the Houston average of 88. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint (003)
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
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. when time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of four hours: food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a four-hour limit not discarded.
20-21.02(a)(02)b[04]
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
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
20-21.03(b)(09)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. consumer advisory (reminder). when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish are served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection) not including an asterisking of the animal-derived foods that require disclosure in a menu or other listing to a footnote that states written information regarding the safety of these items is available upon request / consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase the risk for foodborne illness / consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk for foodborne illness, especially if certain medical conditions are present.
20-21.04(c)(07)
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)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
58
Feb 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black Mkt Birria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Mkt Birria on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Black Mkt Birria compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Black Mkt Birria most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Black Mkt Birria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Black Mkt Birria have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Black Mkt Birria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.