Tacontento

6410 Windswept, Houston, TX 77057
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Tacontento has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Tacontento's 82 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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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)
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)
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)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
82
Mar 14, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Sanitation. operator of mobile food unit allowing brooms / mops / hoses / containers / boxes / cartons to remain adjacent to or beneath mobile food unit.
20-22(d)(07)a
Operating a mobile food service unit without a valid medallion.
20-37(b)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacontento last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacontento on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Tacontento compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Tacontento most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Tacontento's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tacontento have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacontento 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 Tacontento inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacontento is inspected around two times per year on average.