Taqueria Los Pinos

Houston, Houston, TX 77043

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 19, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Taqueria Los Pinos, the earliest from 2023. Taqueria Los Pinos was last inspected on May 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 19, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 15, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Cleaning frequency. food-contact surfaces of grills, griddles, and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens not cleaned at least once a day; except that this shall not apply to hot oil cooking and hot oil filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified in subsection (f) of this section. the food-contact surfaces of all cooking equipment shall be kept free of crusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.

20-21.11(a)(06)

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)

Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.

20-21.25(b)(03)

Oct 26, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 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)

Special hand-wash procedure. when not utilizing suitable utensils or single-use gloves when handling ready to eat foods employees not washing hands as described under subsection (a) and not compling with the procedure specified in section 20-21.02(c)(04) of this code.

20-21.08(c)

Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.

20-21.10(a)

Mar 23, 2024

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)

Dec 29, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Los Pinos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Los Pinos on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Los Pinos compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria Los Pinos most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria Los Pinos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Los Pinos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Los Pinos 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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