Micheladas El Guero
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Micheladas El Guero six times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “hand-washing sink supplies”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
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Controlling pests, generally. premises not kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents.
20-21.21(a)
95
Jun 11, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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)
Controlling pests, generally. premises not kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents.
20-21.21(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)
86
Nov 14, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
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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.
20-21.08(f)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
90
Jul 18, 2024
Reinspection (002)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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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)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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)
Hand-washing sink supplies. when disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles not conveniently located near the hand-washing facilities.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
Sanitation. garbage and refuse storage facility for customer use not attached to the exterior of the mobile food unit / not insect and rodent-proof.
(corrected on site)
20-22(d)(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)
74
Jul 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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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)
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)
Manual sanitizing. failure to demonstrate with approval by the department that food-contact surfaces of all equipment and utensils are sanitized by immersion in other solutions of the chemicals specified in items 20-21.12(e)(02) through 20-21.12(e)(04).
20-21.12(e)(05)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
20-21.19(c)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.
(corrected on site)
20-21.28(a)(01)
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
The person in charge of the food establishment unable to demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations of the houston food ordinance.
20-53(e)
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Micheladas El Guero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Micheladas El Guero on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Micheladas El Guero?
Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink supplies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Micheladas El Guero.
How does Micheladas El Guero compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Micheladas El Guero most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.
Has Micheladas El Guero's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Micheladas El Guero have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Micheladas 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.
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