Tacos El Puerto

11140 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tacos El Puerto has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “applicability of article”, showing up two times.

Among Houston restaurants, the typical score is 88; Tacos El Puerto is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Reinspection (002)

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(a)

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

Jun 24, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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)

Nov 18, 2024

Reinspection (002)

No violations found.

100

Nov 15, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations.

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Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.

20-21.25(b)(03)

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)

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)

20-22(e)(01)c

Dec 19, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos El Puerto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Puerto on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos El Puerto?

Across the inspection record, “applicability of article” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Puerto.

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

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

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos El Puerto 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 Puerto 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 Puerto inspected?

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

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