Tacos Chales

806 Richmond, Houston, TX 77006
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 8, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Tacos Chales has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 8, 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 gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

“Temperature measuring device, food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Tacos Chales' latest score of 82 falls below the Houston average of 88. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 8, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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)
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)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
82
Apr 24, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
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)
86
Aug 14, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
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)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(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)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code.
20-21.19(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
70
Apr 12, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
View 6 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)
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.
20-21.19(c)
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)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. poisonous / toxic materials unnecessary for the operation / maintenance of the establishment / cleaning and sanitization of equipment and utensils / control of insects and rodents are prohibited in the food establishment; provided, this requirement does not apply to packaged poisonous / toxic materials that are for retail sale. restricted use pesticides specified in item (03)c of this subsection shall meet the requirements specified in 40 cfr 152, subpart i, classification of pesticides.
20-21.27(a)(01)
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 Tacos Chales last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Chales on file is from Nov 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Chales?

Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring device, food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos Chales.

How does Tacos Chales compare to other restaurants in Houston?

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

Has Tacos Chales' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tacos Chales 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 Tacos Chales 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 Tacos Chales inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Chales is inspected around three times per year on average.