Taqueria Charlie's

5002 Oates Rd, Houston, TX 77013
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 1, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Taqueria Charlie's, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Taqueria Charlie's is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Nov 1, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 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)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.21(b)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.28(a)(01)
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
Dec 17, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Charlie's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Charlie's on file is from Nov 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Charlie's compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria Charlie's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria Charlie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Charlie's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Charlie's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.