El Regio Taqueria #1
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
74
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El Regio Taqueria #1, located at 5415 W Airport Blvd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 15, 2026. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with food not being maintained at 41°F in cold storage and a hand-washing sink not being accessible to employees. Across nine scored inspections, El Regio Taqueria #1 has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk assessments.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
20-21.03(b)(09)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.21(b)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.
20-22(e)(01)c
74
Jul 28, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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)
Water under pressure. hot water is less 100°f (38°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment.
20-21.15(c)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Operating a mobile food service unit without a valid medallion.
20-37(b)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
74
Feb 15, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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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)
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)
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)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.21(b)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.
20-22(e)(01)c
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
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Oct 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2024
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by using appropriate methods of pest control, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under section 20-21.27 of this code.\r\n
20-21.21(a)(03)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. operator of mobile food unit failed to maintain copy of servicing records on the mobile food unit for one year from the date of servicing.
20-22(e)(03)
Issuance of medallions. operator of mobile food unit failed to display in the mobile food unit in plain view of the public the proof of restroom availibility statement.
(corrected on site)
20-22(c)(05)
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May 21, 2024
Reinspection (002)
4 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)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. operator of mobile food unit failed to maintain copy of servicing records on the mobile food unit for one year from the date of servicing.
20-22(e)(03)
Issuance of medallions. operator of a mobile food unit, other than a restricted unit, failed to provide health officer signed / notarized statement from the property owner including the name, address, and telephone number of the property owner or authorized agent.
20-22(c)(04)
General. mobile food unit not complying with the requirements of article ii.
20-22(b)
82
May 14, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
22 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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General. at least 50 foot-candles (540 lux) of light not provided at a surface where a food employee may be working with food / with utensils / with equipment such as knives / slicers / grinders / saws where employee safety is a factor.
(corrected on site)
20-21.24(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Special ventilation. cooking equipment not provided with a ventilation hood / not installed in the manner required by all applicable laws. this subsection does not apply to microwave ovens / electric convection ovens of approved types / electric rice cookers / ovens of approved types.
20-21.25(b)(05)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. operator of mobile food unit failed to maintain copy of servicing records on the mobile food unit for one year from the date of servicing.
20-22(e)(03)
Issuance of medallions. operator of mobile food unit failed to display in the mobile food unit in plain view of the public the proof of restroom availibility statement.
20-22(c)(05)
General. mobile food unit not complying with the requirements of article ii.
20-22(b)
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)
Sanitation. water tank and hose inlet and outlet fittings when not in use, not protected using a cover or device as specified in subitem g of this subsection.
(corrected on site)
20-22(d)(03)f
Commissaries. hose used in the cleaning process of mobile food unit not food-grade.
20-22(f)(04)b[03]
The person in charge of the food establishment unable to demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations of the houston food ordinance.
20-53(e)
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)
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above.
20-21.03(c)(02)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
20-21.03(b)(09)
Cleaning frequency. a utensil-washing sink may not be used for handwashing, as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code and may not be used for dumping mop water.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(12)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for cleaning nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment such as counters, dining table tops and shelves not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.
20-21.11(c)(03)
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)
Water under pressure. food establishment operating without hot and/or cold water under pressure at all fixtures and equipment that use water.
20-21.15(c)
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.
20-21.19(c)
Openings. perimeter walls / roof not effectively protecting the establishment from the weather.
20-21.21(b)
Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by using appropriate methods of pest control, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under section 20-21.27 of this code.\r\n
20-21.21(a)(03)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
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