Michelada El Guero
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
100
Score
Michelada El Guero has been inspected seven times since 2024. On Oct 31, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “temperature measuring device, food” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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)
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)
90
Oct 15, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.
20-22(e)(01)c
82
Aug 14, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
14 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.04(i)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for cleaning nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment such as counters, dining table tops and shelves not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.
20-21.11(c)(03)
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)
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.
20-21.19(c)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by using appropriate methods of pest control, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under section 20-21.27 of this code.\r\n
(corrected on site)
20-21.21(a)(03)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
(corrected on site)
20-21.23(a)
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)
Sanitation. mobile food unit operator not disposing of garbage and refuse in accordance to sec. 20-21.20.
20-22(d)(05)
Sanitation. water tank and hose inlet and outlet fittings when not in use, not protected using a cover or device as specified in subitem g of this subsection.
(corrected on site)
20-22(d)(03)f
General. mobile food unit not complying with the requirements of article ii.
20-22(b)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
The person in charge of the food establishment unable to demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations of the houston food ordinance.
(corrected on site)
20-53(e)
50
Jun 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
General. packaged / unpackaged food stored in contact with water / un-drained ice.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(05)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
20-21.03(b)(09)
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
78
Apr 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Michelada El Guero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Michelada El Guero on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Michelada El Guero?
Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring device, food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Michelada El Guero.
How does Michelada El Guero compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Michelada El Guero most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.
Has Michelada El Guero's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Michelada El Guero have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Michelada El Guero means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Michelada El Guero inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Michelada El Guero is inspected around five times per year on average.
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