Taqueria Azteca (Inside Flea Market)

717 Maxey Rd, Houston, TX 77015
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 24, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Taqueria Azteca (Inside Flea Market) has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to four violations.

By comparison, the average Houston facility scores 88, putting Taqueria Azteca (Inside Flea Market) on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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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
May 24, 2025
Reinspection (002)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
82
Dec 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented. (corrected on site)
20-19(d)
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. food not obtained from sources that comply with all laws relating to food and food labeling as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79. (corrected on site)
20-21.01(a)
General. packaged / unpackaged food stored in contact with water / un-drained ice. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(05)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. (corrected on site)
20-21.07(a)(03)
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)
Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains. (corrected on site)
20-21.21(d)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Azteca (Inside Flea Market) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Azteca (Inside Flea Market) on file is from May 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Azteca (Inside Flea Market) compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria Azteca (Inside Flea Market) most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria Azteca (Inside Flea Market)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Azteca (Inside Flea Market) have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Azteca (Inside Flea Market) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.