El Centro
El Centro appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. El Centro was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 14 violations per visit.
“Hand-washing signage” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Centro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Centro on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Centro?
Across the inspection record, “hand-washing signage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Centro.
How does El Centro compare to other restaurants in Houston?
El Centro most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has El Centro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Centro have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Centro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.