El Sabor De Michoacan

9924 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77072

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 11, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at El Sabor De Michoacan stretching back to 2024. El Sabor De Michoacan was last inspected on Oct 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “hand-washing sink installation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

El Sabor De Michoacan's latest score of 100 sits above the Houston average of 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 11, 2025

Reinspection (002)

No violations found.

100

Oct 10, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Feb 4, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(a)

Jul 29, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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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)

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. (corrected on site)

20-21.08(f)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(a)

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 7, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations.

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Refrigerated storage. rapid cooling temperatures. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cooled from 135°f (21° c) to 41°f (5°c) or below within 6 hours.

20-21.03(b)(02)a

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)

Sanitation. operator of mobile food unit providing / allowing dining area for customers within 100 fee of the mobile food unit..

20-22(d)(07)e

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Sabor De Michoacan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Sabor De Michoacan on file is from Oct 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Sabor De Michoacan?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Sabor De Michoacan.

How does El Sabor De Michoacan compare to other restaurants in Houston?

El Sabor De Michoacan most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has El Sabor De Michoacan's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Sabor De Michoacan have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Sabor De Michoacan 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 Sabor De Michoacan inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Sabor De Michoacan is inspected around four times per year on average.

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