Tamales Reyes

2120 Allen Genoa Rd, Houston, TX 77017

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tamales Reyes three times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.

20-21.03(b)(01)

Storage. glasses and cups not stored inverted / other stored utensils not covered or inverted, wherever practical.

20-21.14(b)(03)

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.

20-21.21(b)

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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Materials; general. single-service and single-use articles. single-service articles / single-use articles reused.

20-21.10(a)(05)

20-21.21(b)

\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited

21-244(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tamales Reyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tamales Reyes on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Tamales Reyes compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Tamales Reyes most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Tamales Reyes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tamales Reyes have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tamales Reyes 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 Tamales Reyes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tamales Reyes is inspected around two times per year on average.

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