La Tapatia Mexican Cafe #6

11920 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at La Tapatia Mexican Cafe #6, the earliest from 2024. La Tapatia Mexican Cafe #6 was last inspected on Oct 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

La Tapatia Mexican Cafe #6's latest score is in line with the Houston average of 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Complaint (003)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing. (corrected on site)
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]
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
86
Jun 6, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
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)
82
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 21, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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]
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
90
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Tapatia Mexican Cafe #6 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Tapatia Mexican Cafe #6 on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does La Tapatia Mexican Cafe #6 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

La Tapatia Mexican Cafe #6 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has La Tapatia Mexican Cafe #6's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Tapatia Mexican Cafe #6 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Tapatia Mexican Cafe #6 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.