Taqueria El Kemuel

6345 Windswept Ln, Houston, TX 77057
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Taqueria El Kemuel has four inspections in the public record. Taqueria El Kemuel was last inspected on Oct 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 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)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
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
78
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Kemuel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Kemuel on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

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

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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