La Michoacana Meat Market #21

11830 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77037

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, La Michoacana Meat Market #21 has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 21, 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.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which La Michoacana Meat Market #21's 82 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Complaint (003)

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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General. food employees not using the following cleaning procedures to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms. vigorous friction on the surfaces of the lathered fingers, finger tips, areas between the fingers, hands and arms (or by vigorous rubbing the surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms) for at least ten-15 seconds, followed by; thorough rinsing under clean, running warm water; followed immediately by thorough drying of cleaned hands and arms (or surrogate prosthetic devices) using a method specified in section 20-21.19(c) of this code. (corrected on site)

20-21.08(a)

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)

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 maintained in good repair.

20-21.22(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)

May 4, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing. (corrected on site)

20-21.05(f)

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

20-21.22(a)

Feb 17, 2024

Reinspection (002)

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.

20-21.10(a)

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Michoacana Meat Market #21 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana Meat Market #21 on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does La Michoacana Meat Market #21 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

La Michoacana Meat Market #21 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has La Michoacana Meat Market #21's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Michoacana Meat Market #21 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Michoacana Meat Market #21 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 Michoacana Meat Market #21 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana Meat Market #21 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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