La Hoguera Latin Cuisine

11818 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77037
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, La Hoguera Latin Cuisine has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “refrigerated storage”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so La Hoguera Latin Cuisine is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 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)
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”. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. consumer advisory (disclosure). when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish are served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection) not including a description of the animal-derived foods, such as \"oysters on the half shell (raw oysters)\", \"raw-egg caesar salad\", and \"hamburgers (can be cooked to order) / identification of the animal-derived foods in a menu or other listing by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.
20-21.04(c)(06)
Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.
20-21.17(c)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
78
Sep 26, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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General. container of food not stored in the manner that protects food from splash and other contamination. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(02)
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”. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not handled / displayed / dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination of surfaces that may come in contact with food or with the mouth of the user. (corrected on site)
20-21.14(c)(02)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
78
Dec 16, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.
21-244(b)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Hoguera Latin Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Hoguera Latin Cuisine on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Hoguera Latin Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Hoguera Latin Cuisine.

How does La Hoguera Latin Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Houston?

La Hoguera Latin Cuisine most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has La Hoguera Latin Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Hoguera Latin Cuisine have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Hoguera Latin Cuisine 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 La Hoguera Latin Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Hoguera Latin Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.