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Tacos El Cazador

8110 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Tacos El Cazador has been inspected seven times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “hand-washing sink installation” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Tacos El Cazador's latest score of 82 falls below the Houston average of 88. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.21(b)
82
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 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)
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)
Sanitation. discharging liquid waste of the mobile food unit while in motion or at operational location.
20-22(d)(04)
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
Jan 30, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 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)
Reheating for hot holding. refrigerated time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) cooked foods not reheated rapidly to 165°f or higher before served or placed in a hot food storage facility.
20-21.04(f)(01)
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)
82
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos El Cazador last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Cazador on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos El Cazador?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Cazador.

How does Tacos El Cazador compare to other restaurants in Houston?

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

Has Tacos El Cazador's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos El Cazador have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos El Cazador 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 El Cazador inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos El Cazador is inspected around five times per year on average.

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