Taqueria La Morenita
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Taqueria La Morenita, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “temperature measuring device, food”, showing up three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 10, 2026
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)
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)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
86
Aug 1, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Sanitation. owner / operator of mobile food unit serving / storing / displaying food / beverages on attached device / equipment intended to increase selling / serving / displaying capacity.
20-22(d)(07)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
78
Feb 24, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 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)
General. container of food not stored in the manner that protects food from splash and other contamination.
20-21.03(a)(02)
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)
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
Issuance of medallions. rrestroom not available for employees of mobile food unit with flushable toilets in a business establishment within 500 feet of the mobile food unit.
20-22(c)(05)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
74
Jul 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
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Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
95
Mar 4, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
General. food not in sound condition / safe for human consumption / free from spoilage, filth, other contaminants. food prepared in or obtained from an unlicensed private home or other unlicensed food establishment is considered to be from an unapproved source and may not be used or offered for sale for human consumption in or from a food establishment.
20-21.01(a)
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)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria La Morenita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Morenita on file is from Jan 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Morenita?
Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring device, food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Morenita.
How does Taqueria La Morenita compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Taqueria La Morenita most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.
Has Taqueria La Morenita's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria La Morenita have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria La Morenita 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 Morenita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria La Morenita is inspected around four times per year on average.
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