Tacos Tierra Caliente Garcia

7503 Boone Rd, Houston, TX 77072

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 11, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Tacos Tierra Caliente Garcia stretching back to 2024. Tacos Tierra Caliente Garcia was last inspected on Oct 11, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “applicability of article” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Houston sits at 88, putting Tacos Tierra Caliente Garcia on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 11, 2025

Reinspection (002)

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

4 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)

General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.

20-21.17(a)

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

May 13, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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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)

Jan 6, 2025

Reinspection (002)

No violations found.

100

Nov 15, 2024

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)

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)

General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.

20-21.17(a)

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

20-21.25(b)(03)

Operating a mobile food service unit without a valid medallion.

20-37(b)

Feb 22, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Tierra Caliente Garcia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Tierra Caliente Garcia on file is from Oct 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Tierra Caliente Garcia?

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

How does Tacos Tierra Caliente Garcia compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Tacos Tierra Caliente Garcia most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Tacos Tierra Caliente Garcia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos Tierra Caliente Garcia have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos Tierra Caliente Garcia 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 Tierra Caliente Garcia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Tierra Caliente Garcia is inspected around four times per year on average.

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