Taqueria El Picaro

2800 Reed St, Houston, TX 77045

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria El Picaro six times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

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. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Reinspection (002)

No violations found.

100

Feb 11, 2026

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)

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)

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

Aug 5, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Jul 26, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 4, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(a)

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

20-21.25(b)(03)

Jul 19, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.

20-21.03(a)(02)

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)

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 signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.

20-21.19(g)

Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. operator of mobile food unit failed to maintain copy of servicing records on the mobile food unit for one year from the date of servicing.

20-22(e)(03)

Show all 6 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Picaro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Picaro on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Picaro?

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

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

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

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria El Picaro 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 Picaro inspected?

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

Nearby Restaurants

Score: 100 — Low Risk

KFC - G135522

4044 W Fuqua

Score: 50 — High Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Houston → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Texas → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Houston