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El Taquito Kitchen

Houston, Houston, TX 77063
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at El Taquito Kitchen stretching back to 2024. El Taquito Kitchen was last inspected on Sep 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “temperature measuring device, food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 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)
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(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)
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)
74
Oct 14, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
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)
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)
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.
20-21.21(b)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
78
Jun 26, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
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)
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)
Sanitation. owner / operator of mobile food unit serving / storing / displaying food / beverages on attached device / equipment intended to increase selling / serving / displaying capacity. (corrected on site)
20-22(d)(07)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Taquito Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Taquito Kitchen on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Taquito Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring device, food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Taquito Kitchen.

How does El Taquito Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Houston?

El Taquito Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has El Taquito Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Taquito Kitchen have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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