El Rey Taqueria Y Pupuseria

11221 S Post Oak Rd, Houston, TX 77035
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, El Rey Taqueria Y Pupuseria has four inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent visit was on Oct 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Among Houston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
View 2 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.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
90
May 3, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(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)
Issuance of medallions. rrestroom not available for employees of mobile food unit with flushable toilets in a business establishment within 500 feet of the mobile food unit.
20-22(c)(05)
78
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rey Taqueria Y Pupuseria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rey Taqueria Y Pupuseria on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does El Rey Taqueria Y Pupuseria compare to other restaurants in Houston?

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

Has El Rey Taqueria Y Pupuseria's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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