El Mesias Taqueria

3002 Greenridge Dr, Houston, TX 77057
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

El Mesias Taqueria has been inspected three times since 2025. El Mesias Taqueria was last inspected on Oct 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The pattern that stands out is “temperature measuring device, food”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 88, putting El Mesias Taqueria squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 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)
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)
90
Aug 6, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 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)
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)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
82
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mesias Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Mesias Taqueria on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Mesias Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring device, food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Mesias Taqueria.

How does El Mesias Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Houston?

El Mesias Taqueria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has El Mesias Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Mesias Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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