Taco Time # 1
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
100
Score
Taco Time # 1 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Applicability of article” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
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)
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
86
May 19, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 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)
General. enough potable water for the needs of the food establishment not provided from a source constructed and operated according to all applicable laws.
20-21.15(a)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.21(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
78
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
View 2 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)
General. enough potable water for the needs of the food establishment not provided from a source constructed and operated according to all applicable laws.
20-21.15(a)
90
Jul 24, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
95
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 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)
General. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(01)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Sanitation. garbage and refuse storage facility for customer use not attached to the exterior of the mobile food unit / not insect and rodent-proof.
20-22(d)(05)
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
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. operator of mobile food unit failed to maintain copy of servicing records on the mobile food unit for one year from the date of servicing.
20-22(e)(03)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Time # 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Time # 1 on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Time # 1?
Across the inspection record, “applicability of article” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Time # 1.
How does Taco Time # 1 compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Taco Time # 1 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.
Has Taco Time # 1's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Time # 1 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Time # 1 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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