Taqueria La Guera

3107 Blalock St, Houston, TX 77080
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 1, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria La Guera five times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Taqueria La Guera scores about where you'd expect for a Houston restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 1, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
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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)
90
May 12, 2025
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)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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)
78
Sep 7, 2024
Complaint (003)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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General. packaged / unpackaged food stored in contact with water / un-drained ice. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(05)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
90
Mar 29, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 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)
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)
86
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria La Guera last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Guera on file is from Nov 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Guera?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Guera.

How does Taqueria La Guera compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria La Guera most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria La Guera's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria La Guera have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria La Guera 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 La Guera inspected?

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