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Taqueria El Karnicerito D.F.

9311 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77074
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Taqueria El Karnicerito D.F. stretching back to 2024. Taqueria El Karnicerito D.F. was last inspected on Oct 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “temperature measuring device, food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Taqueria El Karnicerito D.F.'s 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
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)
Reheating for hot holding. steam tables / bainmaries / warmers / similar hot food holding facilities may not be used for the rapid reheating of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. prohibited hot food holding facility used for rapid reheating of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(f)(02)
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)
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)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.22(a)
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)
67
May 21, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
90
Dec 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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)
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)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
82
Aug 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Karnicerito D.F. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Karnicerito D.F. on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Karnicerito D.F.?

Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring device, food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Karnicerito D.F..

How does Taqueria El Karnicerito D.F. compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria El Karnicerito D.F. most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria El Karnicerito D.F.'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Karnicerito D.F. have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria El Karnicerito D.F. means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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