El Comal De Jalisco

6934 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77076
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

El Comal De Jalisco has been inspected six times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hand-washing sink installation”, showing up two times.

Among Houston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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.
20-21.08(f)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
86
Jul 22, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
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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)
Sanitation. garbage and refuse storage facility for customer use not attached to the exterior of the mobile food unit / not insect and rodent-proof.
20-22(d)(05)
90
Oct 21, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
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Time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. except when time is used as a public health control as specified in section 20-21.02(a)(02) of this code, time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be kept at an internal temperature of 41°f (05°c) or below or at a temperature of 135°f (57°c) or above during display and service, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in table 20-21.04-3 of this code or reheated as specified in table 20-21.04-01 of this code may be held for service at a temperature of 130°f (54°c) or above
20-21.05(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
90
Apr 29, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
Reheating for hot holding. refrigerated time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) cooked foods not reheated rapidly to 165°f or higher before served or placed in a hot food storage facility.
20-21.04(f)(01)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(a)
86
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Comal De Jalisco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Comal De Jalisco on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Comal De Jalisco?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Comal De Jalisco.

How does El Comal De Jalisco compare to other restaurants in Houston?

El Comal De Jalisco most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has El Comal De Jalisco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Comal De Jalisco have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Comal De Jalisco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Comal De Jalisco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Comal De Jalisco is inspected around three times per year on average.