Taqueria Lopez Express

214 W Cavalcade St, Houston, TX 77009
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Taqueria Lopez Express is still short, with only two visits logged. Taqueria Lopez Express was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Taqueria Lopez Express' 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitation. garbage and refuse storage facility for customer use not attached to the exterior of the mobile food unit / not insect and rodent-proof.
20-22(d)(05)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
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
78
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Lopez Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Lopez Express on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Lopez Express compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria Lopez Express most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria Lopez Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Lopez Express have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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