Memorial Taco

7951 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 19, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Memorial Taco has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on May 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

Among Houston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
May 19, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) and ready to eat food stored at 41°f (5°c) for more than seven days.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
20-21.05(f)(01)
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)
86
Mar 12, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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General. food not obtained from sources that comply with all laws relating to food and food labeling as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(a)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) and ready to eat food stored at 41°f (5°c) for more than seven days. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Materials; general. single-service and single-use articles. single-service articles / single-use articles reused.
20-21.10(a)(05)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
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)
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Aug 13, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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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. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)d
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. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Memorial Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Memorial Taco on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Memorial Taco?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Memorial Taco.

How does Memorial Taco compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Memorial Taco most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Memorial Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Memorial Taco have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Memorial Taco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.