La Michoacana Meat Market #1
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
70
Score
Public records show four inspections at La Michoacana Meat Market #1 stretching back to 2024. La Michoacana Meat Market #1 was last inspected on Jul 28, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The most recent inspection turned up seven violations, more than the five found previously.
When inspectors have written things up, refrigerated storage has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which La Michoacana Meat Market #1's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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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)
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
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)
General. equipment / utensils not in current use not stored in a clean and sanitary condition.
20-21.28(a)(03)
70
Feb 16, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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
(corrected on site)
20-21.05(a)
Cleaning frequency. equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils not clean to sight and touch.
20-21.11(a)(13)
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)
Floor drains. properly installed trapped floor drains not provided in floors that are water-flushed for cleaning / that receive discharges of water or other fluid waste from equipment / in areas where pressure spray methods for cleaning equipment are used. the floors shall be constructed only of sealed concrete, terrazzo, ceramic tile or similar materials, and shall be graded to drain.
20-21.22(d)
82
Jun 12, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
20-21.03(b)(01)
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
(corrected on site)
20-21.05(a)
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 signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
74
Jan 25, 2024
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”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
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.
20-21.19(a)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Michoacana Meat Market #1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana Meat Market #1 on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Michoacana Meat Market #1?
Across the inspection record, refrigerated storage has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana Meat Market #1.
How does La Michoacana Meat Market #1 compare to other restaurants in Houston?
La Michoacana Meat Market #1 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.
Has La Michoacana Meat Market #1's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Michoacana Meat Market #1 have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around seven more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Michoacana Meat Market #1 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Michoacana Meat Market #1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana Meat Market #1 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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