Taqueria El Vale

3942 N McCarty St, Houston, TX 77013
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Taqueria El Vale has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Taqueria El Vale is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
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.
20-21.08(f)
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)
Issuance of medallions. operator of mobile food unit failed to display in the mobile food unit in plain view of the public the proof of restroom availibility statement. (corrected on site)
20-22(c)(05)
86
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint (003)
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Vale last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Vale on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

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

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Vale have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria El Vale 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 Vale inspected?

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