La Costenita

2220 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX 77055

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at La Costenita stretching back to 2024. On Nov 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Among Houston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.

20-20(c)

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)

Storage. facilities for the storage of knives, forks, and spoons shall be designed and used to present the handle to the employee or consumer. (corrected on site)

20-21.14(b)(03)

Mar 11, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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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. (corrected on site)

20-21.01(b)(06)

Aug 28, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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General. food stored in locker rooms / dressing rooms / garbage room / mechanical rooms / toilet room / vestibule / under open stairwell / other sources of contamination.

20-21.03(a)(03)

Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.

20-21.10(a)(07)

Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. using pesticides that have not been properly registered and approved by appropriate governmental authorities for the purpose of maintaining food service establishments in a sanitary condition. (corrected on site)

20-21.27(a)(02)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Costenita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Costenita on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does La Costenita compare to other restaurants in Houston?

La Costenita most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has La Costenita's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Costenita have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Costenita 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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