Sunrise Taquitos Mexican Grill Memorial
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Sunrise Taquitos Mexican Grill Memorial five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Sunrise Taquitos Mexican Grill Memorial trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
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Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
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 routinely inspecting the premises for the evidence of pests.\r\n
20-21.21(a)(02)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
74
Apr 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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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
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
(corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(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)
82
Nov 12, 2024
Complaint (003)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
86
Sep 23, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
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)
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)
86
Dec 11, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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)
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)
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)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunrise Taquitos Mexican Grill Memorial last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunrise Taquitos Mexican Grill Memorial on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Sunrise Taquitos Mexican Grill Memorial compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Sunrise Taquitos Mexican Grill Memorial most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has Sunrise Taquitos Mexican Grill Memorial's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sunrise Taquitos Mexican Grill Memorial 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 Sunrise Taquitos Mexican Grill Memorial 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 Sunrise Taquitos Mexican Grill Memorial inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunrise Taquitos Mexican Grill Memorial is inspected around three times per year on average.
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