Tacos El Moreno De Monterrey

4628 N Mccarty Ave, Houston, TX 77013
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Tacos El Moreno De Monterrey has been inspected six times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Tacos El Moreno De Monterrey's latest score of 100 sits above the Houston average of 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 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)
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)
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)
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
Jul 15, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
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Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
95
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
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 supplies. when disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles not conveniently located near the hand-washing facilities.
20-21.19(c)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
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)
78
Aug 20, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
General. equipment / utensils not in current use not stored in a clean and sanitary condition.
20-21.28(a)(03)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos El Moreno De Monterrey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Moreno De Monterrey on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Tacos El Moreno De Monterrey compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Tacos El Moreno De Monterrey most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Tacos El Moreno De Monterrey's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos El Moreno De Monterrey have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos El Moreno De Monterrey means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.