Nopalitos Dona Maria #2

7170 Lawndale St, Houston, TX 77023

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Nopalitos Dona Maria #2 has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.

20-21.17(c)

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains.

20-21.21(d)

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)

Utility line/duct installation. exposed utility service lines and pipes not installed in a way that does not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the walls and ceilings. utility service lines and pipes shall not be unnecessarily exposed on walls or ceilings in those areas listed in subsection (b) of this section. service lines behind counters used only for beverage preparation may be exposed on the inside counter walls if necessary for service and if kept to a minimum. if exposed in rooms or areas allowed in subsection (c) of this section, air conditioning / ventilation / heating ducts shall be of smooth rigid metal and designed with a circular cross-section.

20-21.23(f)

Covering material installation. wall and ceiling covering materials not attached and sealed so as to be easily cleanable.

20-21.23(h)

\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited

21-244(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nopalitos Dona Maria #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nopalitos Dona Maria #2 on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Nopalitos Dona Maria #2 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Nopalitos Dona Maria #2 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Nopalitos Dona Maria #2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nopalitos Dona Maria #2 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nopalitos Dona Maria #2 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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