Liberty Taco

12365 Kingsride Ln, Houston, TX 77024

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Liberty Taco has four inspections in the public record. Liberty Taco was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

That's lower than the typical Houston restaurant, which scores around 88. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

6 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)

General. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation. (corrected on site)

20-21.02(a)(01)

Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. prior approval for alternative date marking system for time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) , ready to eat food not received from health officer.

20-21.03(b)(10)d

Toilet fixtures. easily cleanable receptacles not provided for waste materials.

20-21.18(d)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.

20-21.23(a)

Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material.

20-21.27(b)

Mar 6, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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Dispensing utensils not stored in water at least 135°f (57°c) / water container is not cleaned as often as necessary.

20-21.05(f)(04)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.

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)

Aug 7, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(09)

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

Dec 27, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.

20-21.10(m)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Liberty Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Liberty Taco on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Liberty Taco compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Liberty Taco most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Liberty Taco's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Liberty Taco have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Liberty Taco 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 Liberty Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Liberty Taco is inspected around two times per year on average.

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