El Tiempo Market

5526 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Oct 5, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at El Tiempo Market is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Oct 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to five violations.

By comparison, the average Houston facility scores 88, putting El Tiempo Market on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 5, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(b)(06)
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
Bulk food display, service. the sale of unpackaged food that is displayed and sold in bulk from a self-service container is authorized, provided that the self-service container has a tight-fitting lid that is securely attached to the container and kept closed except during service or refill; the container, lid and any other utensil are constructed of nontoxic materials that provide for easy cleaning and proper repair; a utensil equipped with a handle is provided and used for dispensing of food; and a conspicuous sign instructing the customer on the proper dispensing procedure is posted in the immediate display area.
20-21.05(i)(01)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
78
Aug 12, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tiempo Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Tiempo Market on file is from Oct 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does El Tiempo Market compare to other restaurants in Houston?

El Tiempo Market most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has El Tiempo Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Tiempo Market have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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