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Taqueria La Unica #5

12300 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77099
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria La Unica #5 seven times, with records going back to 2024. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “temperature measuring device, food”, which has been cited three times.

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

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
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)
Storage. cleaned and sanitized utensils and movable equipment not stored at least six inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in a way that protects them from contamination by splash, dust, and other means.
20-21.14(b)(01)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(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)
74
Mar 6, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
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)
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)
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)
Operating a mobile food service unit without a valid medallion.
20-37(b)
74
Dec 18, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
90
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria La Unica #5 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Unica #5 on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Unica #5?

Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring device, food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Unica #5.

How does Taqueria La Unica #5 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria La Unica #5 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria La Unica #5's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria La Unica #5 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 Unica #5 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 Unica #5 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria La Unica #5 is inspected around four times per year on average.

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