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Taco Chale

1203 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77019
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Taco Chale, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “applicability of article” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 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)
Time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. except when time is used as a public health control as specified in section 20-21.02(a)(02) of this code, time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be kept at an internal temperature of 41°f (05°c) or below or at a temperature of 135°f (57°c) or above during display and service, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in table 20-21.04-3 of this code or reheated as specified in table 20-21.04-01 of this code may be held for service at a temperature of 130°f (54°c) or above
20-21.05(a)
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
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
70
May 5, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2025
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations.
View 3 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)
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
Issuance of medallions. rrestroom not available for employees of mobile food unit with flushable toilets in a business establishment within 500 feet of the mobile food unit.
20-22(c)(05)
86
Apr 23, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 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)
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Operating a mobile food service unit without a valid medallion.
20-37(b)
78
Aug 2, 2024
Reinspection (002)
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
95
Aug 1, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
Openings. screens for windows / doors / skylights / transoms / intake and exhaust air ducts / other openings to the outside not tight-fitting and free of breaks. screening materials shall not be less than sixteen mesh to the inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm).
20-21.21(b)
82
Apr 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Chale last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Chale on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Chale?

Across the inspection record, “applicability of article” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Chale.

How does Taco Chale compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taco Chale most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Taco Chale's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Chale have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Chale 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 Taco Chale inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Chale is inspected around six times per year on average.

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