Taqueria El Amigo Chaparro

12330 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Taqueria El Amigo Chaparro appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “hand-washing sink installation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
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)
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)
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)
Time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. except when time is used as a public health control as specified in section 20-21.02(a)(02) of this code, time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be kept at an internal temperature of 41°f (05°c) or below or at a temperature of 135°f (57°c) or above during display and service, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in table 20-21.04-3 of this code or reheated as specified in table 20-21.04-01 of this code may be held for service at a temperature of 130°f (54°c) or above
20-21.05(a)
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)
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
70
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
20-21.05(f)(01)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code.
20-21.19(a)
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.
20-21.21(b)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be nonabsorbent.
20-21.22(a)
Sanitation. garbage and refuse storage facility for customer use not attached to the exterior of the mobile food unit / not insect and rodent-proof.
20-22(d)(05)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Amigo Chaparro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Amigo Chaparro on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Amigo Chaparro?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Amigo Chaparro.

How does Taqueria El Amigo Chaparro compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria El Amigo Chaparro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria El Amigo Chaparro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Amigo Chaparro have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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