Martinez Taqueria & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
90
Score
Martinez Taqueria & Grill, located at 4430 W Orem St in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 22, 2026, with a score of 90. This inspection identified two minor violations concerning the cleaning frequency of nonfood-contact surfaces and the sanitary storage of equipment not in current use. Across five scored inspections, the facility has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
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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)
General. equipment / utensils not in current use not stored in a clean and sanitary condition.
20-21.28(a)(03)
90
Jul 10, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
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General. the traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and utensil-washing areas is prohibited.
20-21.28(a)(04)
95
Feb 5, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
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Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
95
May 15, 2024
Reinspection (002)
1 minor violation.
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Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. operator of mobile food unit failed to maintain copy of servicing records on the mobile food unit for one year from the date of servicing.
20-22(e)(03)
95
May 13, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
13 minor violations. 4 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
Refrigerated storage. disposition of ready to eat foods. not discarding time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) , ready to eat food where either temperature or time combination has exceeded.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(11)
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. equipment for cooling and holding cold food shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under item (09) of this subsection.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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)
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)
Openings. screens for windows / doors / skylights / transoms / intake and exhaust air ducts / other openings to the outside not tight-fitting and free of breaks. screening materials shall not be less than sixteen mesh to the inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm).
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 nonabsorbent.
20-21.22(a)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings of toilet rooms and vestibules, not smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
General. mobile food unit not complying with the requirements of article ii.
20-22(b)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. operator of mobile food unit failed to maintain copy of servicing records on the mobile food unit for one year from the date of servicing.
(corrected on site)
20-22(e)(03)
Issuance of medallions. operator of mobile food unit failed to display in the mobile food unit in plain view of the public the proof of restroom availibility statement.
(corrected on site)
20-22(c)(05)
The person in charge of the food establishment unable to demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations of the houston food ordinance.
20-53(e)
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