Taco Palenque
Inspectors have visited Taco Palenque five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “refrigerated storage” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Palenque last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Palenque on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Palenque?
Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Palenque.
How does Taco Palenque compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Taco Palenque most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has Taco Palenque's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Palenque have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Palenque means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.