Taqueria El Yucateco #2
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
86
Score
Taqueria El Yucateco #2 has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 28, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “temperature measuring device, food”, which has been cited three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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Hand-washing sink installation. sink used for food preparation / washing equipment / washing utensils used for hand-washing.
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.
20-21.21(b)
Sanitation. cap and keeper chain / closed cabinet / closed storage tube / other approved protective cover / device not provided for each water inlet / outlet / hose.
20-22(d)(02)e
86
Apr 4, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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)
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)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
78
Jan 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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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)
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)
Water under pressure. hot water is greater than or equal to 100°f (38°c) but less than 105°f (41°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment.
20-21.15(c)
86
Jun 21, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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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)
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.
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)
78
Jan 11, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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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)
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)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria El Yucateco #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Yucateco #2 on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Yucateco #2?
Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring device, food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Yucateco #2.
How does Taqueria El Yucateco #2 compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Taqueria El Yucateco #2 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.
Has Taqueria El Yucateco #2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Yucateco #2 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria El Yucateco #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 Yucateco #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Yucateco #2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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