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Taqueria Lucy

Houston, Houston, TX 77074
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 25, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Taqueria Lucy, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “hand-washing sink installation”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Sanitation. operator of mobile food unit allowing brooms / mops / hoses / containers / boxes / cartons to remain adjacent to or beneath mobile food unit.
20-22(d)(07)a
82
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 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)
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)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
20-21.08(f)
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)
78
Apr 9, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
View 4 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)
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
82
Apr 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Lucy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Lucy on file is from Oct 25, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Lucy?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Lucy.

How does Taqueria Lucy compare to other restaurants in Houston?

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

Has Taqueria Lucy's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Lucy 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 Lucy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Lucy is inspected around five times per year on average.

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