Mad Tacos Birria and More

12703 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77047
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 9, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Mad Tacos Birria and More has four inspections in the public record. On Nov 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “refrigerated storage” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Houston restaurant, which scores around 88. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 2 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. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(06)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
20-21.10(a)(07)
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)
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, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
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)
64
Apr 29, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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
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)
90
Nov 7, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 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. 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)
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
Cleaning frequency. kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following any interruption of operations during which time contamination may have occurred. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(02)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
74
Apr 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.
20-21.17(c)
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures. storage area / enclosure for refuse / recyclables / returnables not maintained free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used, as specified in section 20-21.28(a)(03) / not maintained clean.
20-21.20(h)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mad Tacos Birria and More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mad Tacos Birria and More on file is from Nov 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mad Tacos Birria and More?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mad Tacos Birria and More.

How does Mad Tacos Birria and More compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Mad Tacos Birria and More most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Mad Tacos Birria and More's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mad Tacos Birria and More have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mad Tacos Birria and More 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 Mad Tacos Birria and More inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mad Tacos Birria and More is inspected around three times per year on average.