Taqueria Charlie
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Taqueria Charlie nine times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “refrigerated storage”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Houston sits at 88, putting Taqueria Charlie on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 10, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Reheating for hot holding. refrigerated time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) cooked foods not reheated rapidly to 165°f or higher before served or placed in a hot food storage facility.
20-21.04(f)(01)
95
Aug 5, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
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)
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
Refrigerated storage. rapid cooling temperatures. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cooled from 135°f (21° c) to 41°f (5°c) or below within 6 hours.
20-21.03(b)(02)a
Refrigerated storage. disposition of ready to eat foods. not discarding time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) , ready to eat food where either temperature or time combination has exceeded.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(11)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
20-21.03(b)(09)
Hand-washing sink supplies. when disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles not conveniently located near the hand-washing facilities.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
74
Jan 11, 2024
Reinspection (002)
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jan 4, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
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
Refrigerated storage. disposition of ready to eat foods. not discarding time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) , ready to eat food where either temperature or time combination has exceeded.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(11)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
Cleaning frequency. a utensil-washing sink may not be used for handwashing, as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code and may not be used for dumping mop water.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(12)
General. at least 20 foot-candles (220 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 mm) above the floor in areas used for hand-washing / utensil-washing / equipment and utensil storage / in toilet rooms.
(corrected on site)
20-21.24(a)
Special ventilation. cooking equipment not provided with a ventilation hood / not installed in the manner required by all applicable laws. this subsection does not apply to microwave ovens / electric convection ovens of approved types / electric rice cookers / ovens of approved types.
(corrected on site)
20-21.25(b)(05)
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)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-53(e)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Charlie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Charlie on file is from Jan 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Charlie?
Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Charlie.
How does Taqueria Charlie compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Taqueria Charlie most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.
Has Taqueria Charlie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Charlie have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Charlie 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 Charlie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Charlie is inspected around four times per year on average.
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