Taqueria Los Charros
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria Los Charros has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Reheating for hot holding” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Taqueria Los Charros' 82 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Reheating for hot holding. refrigerated time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) cooked foods not reheated rapidly to 165°f or higher before served or placed in a hot food storage facility.
20-21.04(f)(01)
Reheating for hot holding. steam tables / bainmaries / warmers / similar hot food holding facilities may not be used for the rapid reheating of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. prohibited hot food holding facility used for rapid reheating of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(f)(02)
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)
82
Jun 9, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Jun 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.21(b)
Sanitation. operator of mobile food unit providing / allowing dining area for customers within 100 fee of the mobile food unit..
(corrected on site)
20-22(d)(07)e
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
74
Jan 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 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)
Reheating for hot holding. refrigerated time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) cooked foods not reheated rapidly to 165°f or higher before served or placed in a hot food storage facility.
20-21.04(f)(01)
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)
82
Apr 29, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Apr 27, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 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)
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)
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
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 Los Charros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Los Charros on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Los Charros?
Across the inspection record, “reheating for hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Los Charros.
How does Taqueria Los Charros compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Taqueria Los Charros most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has Taqueria Los Charros' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Los Charros have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Los Charros 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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