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Mexico Lindo Y Sabroso

4712 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77022
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Mexico Lindo Y Sabroso four times, with records going back to 2024. Mexico Lindo Y Sabroso was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

“Refrigerated storage” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Mexico Lindo Y Sabroso's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
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
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. permit holder failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in items (06) and (07) of this subsection by using brochures / deli case or menu advisories / label statements / table tents / placards / other effective written means when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish is served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection).
20-21.04(c)(05)
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
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)
74
Apr 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Cross contamination not prevented by storing the food in packages, containers, or wrappings except as specified under section 20-21.03(a) of this code.
20-21.02(b)(03)b
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
90
Nov 14, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers.. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(01)
Water under pressure. hot water is at least 105°f (41°c)but less than 110°f (43°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment. (corrected on site)
20-21.15(c)
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 maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(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)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
78
Jan 27, 2024
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
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
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 kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mexico Lindo Y Sabroso last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mexico Lindo Y Sabroso on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mexico Lindo Y Sabroso?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mexico Lindo Y Sabroso.

How does Mexico Lindo Y Sabroso compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Mexico Lindo Y Sabroso most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Mexico Lindo Y Sabroso's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mexico Lindo Y Sabroso have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mexico Lindo Y Sabroso 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 Mexico Lindo Y Sabroso inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mexico Lindo Y Sabroso is inspected around two times per year on average.

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