El Tiempo Cantina - A-North
Last inspected: Nov 29, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at El Tiempo Cantina - A-North, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “refrigerated storage” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average is 88, putting El Tiempo Cantina - A-North squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
Cleaning frequency. food-contact surfaces of grills, griddles, and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens not cleaned at least once a day; except that this shall not apply to hot oil cooking and hot oil filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified in subsection (f) of this section. the food-contact surfaces of all cooking equipment shall be kept free of crusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.
20-21.11(a)(06)
86
May 9, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
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)
During transportation, food and food utensils shall be kept in covered containers or completely wrapped or packaged so as to be protected from contamination. foods in original individual packages do not need to be overwrapped or covered if the original package has not been torn or broken. during transportation, including transportation to another location for service or catering operations, food shall meet the requirements of these rules relating to food protection and food storage.
20-21.06
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)
Cleaning frequency. food-contact surfaces of grills, griddles, and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens not cleaned at least once a day; except that this shall not apply to hot oil cooking and hot oil filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified in subsection (f) of this section. the food-contact surfaces of all cooking equipment shall be kept free of crusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(06)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
78
Oct 25, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
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)
90
Feb 3, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
General. bulk packaged food stored in food warehouse less than 6 inches from walls / stored on the floor / stored on unapproved racks / stored in a manner that does not permit cleaning of the storage area / stored in a manner that does not protect the foods from contamination by splash or other means.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(07)
Testing of the final rinse temperature not done by means of an irreversible registering temperature indicator or heat sensitive indicating paper traveling through the final rinse chamber in the same manner as equipment and utensils, at the dish level during a normal rinse cycle.
20-21.13(i)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.22(a)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Tiempo Cantina - A-North last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Tiempo Cantina - A-North on file is from Nov 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Tiempo Cantina - A-North?
Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Tiempo Cantina - A-North.
How does El Tiempo Cantina - A-North compare to other restaurants in Houston?
El Tiempo Cantina - A-North most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.
Has El Tiempo Cantina - A-North's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Tiempo Cantina - A-North have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Tiempo Cantina - A-North 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 Tiempo Cantina - A-North inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Tiempo Cantina - A-North is inspected around three times per year on average.
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