Taqueria Adela
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria Adela has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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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)
4 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)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(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
82
Mar 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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General. heating / ventilation / air conditioning systems not designed / installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food / food-contact surfaces / equipment / utensils.
20-21.25(a)
Issuance of medallions. operator of mobile food unit failed to display in the mobile food unit in plain view of the public the proof of restroom availibility statement.
(corrected on site)
20-22(c)(05)
90
Nov 18, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Sanitation. operator of mobile food unit providing canopy / awning / other covering within 100 feet of mobile food unit.
(corrected on site)
20-22(d)(07)c
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
82
Feb 21, 2024
Reinspection (002)
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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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)
95
Feb 20, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
13 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
Cleaning frequency. equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils not clean to sight and touch.
20-21.11(a)(13)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for cleaning nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment such as counters, dining table tops and shelves not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(c)(03)
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 used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code.
20-21.19(a)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
20-21.19(c)
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)
General. mobile food unit not complying with the requirements of article ii.
20-22(b)
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
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. operator of mobile food unit failed to maintain copy of servicing records on the mobile food unit for one year from the date of servicing.
20-22(e)(03)
The person in charge of the food establishment unable to demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations of the houston food ordinance.
20-53(e)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Adela last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Adela on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Adela?
Across the inspection record, “servicing of mobile food units by commissaries” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Adela.
How does Taqueria Adela compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Taqueria Adela most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.
Has Taqueria Adela's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Adela have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Adela 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 Taqueria Adela inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Adela is inspected around three times per year on average.
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