Taqueria 3 Potrillos

9990 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77036
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 16, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Taqueria 3 Potrillos has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Nov 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Taqueria 3 Potrillos trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 16, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
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8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(06)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(02)
General. packaged / unpackaged food stored in contact with water / un-drained ice. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(05)
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. consumer advisory (reminder). when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish are served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection) not including an asterisking of the animal-derived foods that require disclosure in a menu or other listing to a footnote that states written information regarding the safety of these items is available upon request / consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase the risk for foodborne illness / consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk for foodborne illness, especially if certain medical conditions are present. (corrected on site)
20-21.04(c)(07)
Cleaning frequency. equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils not clean to sight and touch.
20-21.11(a)(13)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
67
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
2 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)
General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.
20-21.28(a)(01)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria 3 Potrillos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria 3 Potrillos on file is from Nov 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Taqueria 3 Potrillos compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria 3 Potrillos most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria 3 Potrillos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria 3 Potrillos have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria 3 Potrillos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.