Las Tunas Restaurante Y Pupuseria
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Las Tunas Restaurante Y Pupuseria has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Las Tunas Restaurante Y Pupuseria was last inspected on Nov 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Refrigerated storage” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Houston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Food establishment being constructed /remodeled / altered without plans and specification approved by the health officer
20-25(a)
90
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food establishment being constructed /remodeled / altered without plans and specification approved by the health officer
20-25(a)
95
Jun 1, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations.
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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
Temperature measuring device, food. food temperature measuring devices accurate to ±02°f in the intended range of use not provided / not used to assure attainment and maintenance of proper internal cooking, holding, or refrigeration temperatures of all time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food if the thermometers are scaled only in fahrenheit. if the thermometers are scaled in celsius or dually scaled, they shall be accurate to ±01°c in the intended range of use. a temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses not provided / not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods, such as meat patties and fish fillets.
20-21.04(i)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.
21-244(b)
67
Jan 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented.
20-19(d)
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)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
Storage. outside storage areas / enclosures not constructed of durable and cleanable material / not large enough to store the garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse containers that accumulate / not kept clean.
20-21.20(b)(03)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
70
May 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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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. when disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles not conveniently located near the hand-washing facilities.
20-21.19(c)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Tunas Restaurante Y Pupuseria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Tunas Restaurante Y Pupuseria on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Tunas Restaurante Y Pupuseria?
Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Las Tunas Restaurante Y Pupuseria.
How does Las Tunas Restaurante Y Pupuseria compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Las Tunas Restaurante Y Pupuseria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.
Has Las Tunas Restaurante Y Pupuseria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Las Tunas Restaurante Y Pupuseria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Las Tunas Restaurante Y Pupuseria 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 Las Tunas Restaurante Y Pupuseria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Tunas Restaurante Y Pupuseria is inspected around four times per year on average.
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