Taqueria Don Panchito

8001 Hershe St, Houston, TX 77029
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria Don Panchito four times, with records going back to 2025. The most recent visit was on Jan 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 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)
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)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
20-21.08(f)
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 not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
General. equipment / utensils not in current use not stored in a clean and sanitary condition.
20-21.28(a)(03)
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
Sanitation. owner / operator of mobile food unit serving / storing / displaying food / beverages on attached device / equipment intended to increase selling / serving / displaying capacity. (corrected on site)
20-22(d)(07)
Sanitation. operator of mobile food unit providing / allowing dining area for customers within 100 fee of the mobile food unit.. (corrected on site)
20-22(d)(07)e
61
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Don Panchito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Don Panchito on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Don Panchito compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria Don Panchito most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria Don Panchito's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Don Panchito have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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