Cocina Latina

1811 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX 77055

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Cocina Latina appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 14, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “refrigerated storage” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Houston facility scores 88, putting Cocina Latina on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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”. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(10)b

Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.

20-21.05(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)

Storage. outside storage areas / enclosures not constructed of durable and cleanable material / not large enough to store the garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse containers that accumulate / not kept clean.

20-21.20(b)(03)

Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.

20-21.20(a)(03)

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)

Mar 6, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

6 minor violations.

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Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.

20-21.05(f)(01)

Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.

20-21.11(a)(07)

Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.

20-21.11(c)(02)

Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not handled / displayed / dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination of surfaces that may come in contact with food or with the mouth of the user.

20-21.14(c)(02)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.

20-21.23(a)

Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. using pesticides that have not been properly registered and approved by appropriate governmental authorities for the purpose of maintaining food service establishments in a sanitary condition.

20-21.27(a)(02)

Oct 22, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations.

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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. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority.

20-21.02(a)(01)

20-21.03(b)(10)b

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code.

20-21.19(a)

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cocina Latina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cocina Latina on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cocina Latina?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cocina Latina.

How does Cocina Latina compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Cocina Latina most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Cocina Latina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cocina Latina have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cocina Latina 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 Cocina Latina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cocina Latina is inspected around two times per year on average.

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