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Taqueria Morelos

1603 S Highway 6, Houston, TX 77077
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Taqueria Morelos has eight inspections in the public record. On Feb 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “applicability of article”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Houston sits at 88, putting Taqueria Morelos on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2025
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations.
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Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains.
20-21.21(d)
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
90
Sep 11, 2025
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)
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)
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.
20-21.21(b)
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
Apr 25, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 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)
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
86
Aug 22, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 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)
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
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. operator of mobile food unit failed to maintain copy of servicing records on the mobile food unit for one year from the date of servicing.
20-22(e)(03)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Morelos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Morelos on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Morelos?

Across the inspection record, “applicability of article” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Morelos.

How does Taqueria Morelos compare to other restaurants in Houston?

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

Has Taqueria Morelos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Morelos have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Morelos 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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