Taqueria De La Luz

12950 S Post Oak St, Houston, TX 77045

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Taqueria De La Luz has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Taqueria De La Luz's latest score is in line with the Houston average of 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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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)

General. room not provided with sufficient ventilation to be free of excessive heat / steam / condensation / vapors / obnoxious odors / smoke / fumes.

20-21.25(a)

May 29, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(a)

Nov 18, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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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)

Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.

20-53(f)

May 1, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) and ready to eat food stored at 41°f (5°c) for more than seven days.

20-21.03(b)(10)b

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)

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria De La Luz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria De La Luz on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Taqueria De La Luz compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria De La Luz most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria De La Luz's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria De La Luz have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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