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Taqueria El Jinete

4343 S Loop E, Houston, TX 77021
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Taqueria El Jinete, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “reheating for hot holding”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 15, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
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)
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)
Special hand-wash procedure. when not utilizing suitable utensils or single-use gloves when handling ready to eat foods employees not washing hands as described under subsection (a) and not compling with the procedure specified in section 20-21.02(c)(04) of this code. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(c)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. operator of mobile food unit in operation without a valid servicing record in his possession.
20-22(e)(02)
78
Jun 27, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations. 2 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)
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)
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)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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)
Sanitation. mobile food unit operator providing or allowing a sign or banner to remain that is not attached to and solely supported by the mobile food unit.
20-22(d)(07)b
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
Issuance of medallions. operator of a mobile food unit, other than a restricted unit, failed to provide health officer signed / notarized statement from the property owner including the name, address, and telephone number of the property owner or authorized agent.
20-22(c)(04)
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.
20-22(c)(05)
61
Dec 19, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.
20-21.19(c)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
86
Mar 5, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Jinete last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Jinete on file is from Nov 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Jinete?

Across the inspection record, “reheating for hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Jinete.

How does Taqueria El Jinete compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria El Jinete most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria El Jinete's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Jinete have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria El Jinete 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 El Jinete inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Jinete is inspected around three times per year on average.

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