El Premio

3500 S Terminal Rd, Houston, TX 77032
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 29, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, El Premio has five inspections in the public record. On Nov 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 29, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Refrigerated storage. rapid cooling temperatures. internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods not 41 °f within 4 hours of receipt. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(02)c
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
86
Apr 25, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
General. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(01)
Refrigerated storage. methods for rapid cooling. approved methods for rapid cooling not utilized. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(03)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
General. automatic detergent dispensers / wetting agent dispensers / liquid sanitizer injectors, if any, not properly installed / maintained. (corrected on site)
20-21.13(a)
82
Oct 4, 2024
Complaint (003)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(07)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
86
Aug 30, 2024
Complaint (003)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
Materials; general. single-service and single-use articles not made from clean, sanitary, safe materials. materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment and single-service and single-use articles allowing the migration of deleterious substances, or imparting odors, color, or taste to, or contributing to the contamination of food under normal use conditions.
20-21.10(a)
Utility line installation. exposed utility service lines and pipes not installed in a way that does not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the floor.
20-21.22(g)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Premio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Premio on file is from Nov 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does El Premio compare to other restaurants in Houston?

El Premio most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 87.

Has El Premio's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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