Taqueria El Paisa # 2

4701 N McCarty St, Houston, TX 77013

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Taqueria El Paisa # 2 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Oct 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Taqueria El Paisa # 2 trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations.

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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)

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)

Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.

20-21.19(d)

Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.

20-21.25(b)(03)

Nov 16, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.

20-21.25(b)(03)

Apr 25, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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)

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Paisa # 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Paisa # 2 on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Taqueria El Paisa # 2 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria El Paisa # 2 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria El Paisa # 2's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Paisa # 2 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria El Paisa # 2 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 Paisa # 2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Paisa # 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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