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Taqueria El Rey Del Tacorriendo

3102 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77023
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Taqueria El Rey Del Tacorriendo has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Across the inspection history, “hand-washing sink installation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Taqueria El Rey Del Tacorriendo's latest score of 100 sits above the Houston average of 88. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Complaint (003)
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
General. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority.
20-21.02(a)(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)
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 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)
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)
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)
70
Feb 27, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 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)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
82
Dec 28, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 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)
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)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
82
May 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitation. discharging liquid waste of the mobile food unit while in motion or at operational location.
20-22(d)(04)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Rey Del Tacorriendo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Rey Del Tacorriendo on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Rey Del Tacorriendo?

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

How does Taqueria El Rey Del Tacorriendo compare to other restaurants in Houston?

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

Has Taqueria El Rey Del Tacorriendo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Rey Del Tacorriendo have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria El Rey Del Tacorriendo 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 Rey Del Tacorriendo inspected?

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

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