Taqueria La Unica #3

12300 Bissonnet Rd, Houston, TX 77099

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria La Unica #3 four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 7, 2025

Reinspection (002)

No violations found.

100

Jul 2, 2025

Complaint (003)

7 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)

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)

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)

Controlling pests, generally. premises not kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents.

20-21.21(a)

General. room not provided with sufficient ventilation to be free of excessive heat / steam / condensation / vapors / obnoxious odors / smoke / fumes.

20-21.25(a)

General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.

20-21.28(a)(01)

Jan 24, 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)

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria La Unica #3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Unica #3 on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Taqueria La Unica #3 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria La Unica #3 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria La Unica #3's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria La Unica #3 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria La Unica #3 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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