El Cuscatleco

12826 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, El Cuscatleco has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

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.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
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)
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
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)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
78
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Special ventilation. ventilation hood systems and devices not sufficient in number / capacity to prevent grease / condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings.
20-21.25(b)(03)
General. heating / ventilation / air conditioning systems not designed / installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food / food-contact surfaces / equipment / utensils.
20-21.25(a)
Changes made in proposed arrangement of facilities not appearing on both original sets of plans and specifications.
20-25(a)
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)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
78
Aug 12, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Cuscatleco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Cuscatleco on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does El Cuscatleco compare to other restaurants in Houston?

El Cuscatleco most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has El Cuscatleco's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Cuscatleco have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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