El Norteno Tacos #5

5002 Washington, Houston, TX 77007

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at El Norteno Tacos #5 stretching back to 2024. El Norteno Tacos #5 was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Among Houston restaurants, the typical score is 88; El Norteno Tacos #5 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 6, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 3, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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During transportation, food and food utensils shall be kept in covered containers or completely wrapped or packaged so as to be protected from contamination. foods in original individual packages do not need to be overwrapped or covered if the original package has not been torn or broken. during transportation, including transportation to another location for service or catering operations, food shall meet the requirements of these rules relating to food protection and food storage.

20-21.06

General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.

20-21.17(a)

Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.

20-21.19(d)

Mar 18, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 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)

Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.

20-21.10(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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Norteno Tacos #5 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Norteno Tacos #5 on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does El Norteno Tacos #5 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

El Norteno Tacos #5 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has El Norteno Tacos #5's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Norteno Tacos #5 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Norteno Tacos #5 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 Norteno Tacos #5 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Norteno Tacos #5 is inspected around four times per year on average.

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