Taqueria & Panderia La India

5440 Larkin, Houston, TX 77007

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria & Panderia La India four times, with records going back to 2023. On Nov 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

“Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Houston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 30, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..

20-21.03(a)(01)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.

20-21.23(a)

Dec 15, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.

20-21.11(c)(02)

Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.

20-21.19(d)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.

20-21.23(g)

Jun 22, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing. (corrected on site)

20-21.05(f)

Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.

20-21.10(a)(07)

Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.

20-21.18(c)

Hand-washing sink faucets. hand-washing sink not equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°f (38°c) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. hand-washing sinks in facilities providing custodial care for preschool age children that are used only by the children may provide only cold running water.

20-21.19(b)

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. (corrected on site)

20-21.21(d)

20-21.23(g)

Cleaning equipment storage. after use, mops not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls / equipment / supplies.

20-21.28(e)

Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.

20-53(g)

Dec 31, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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

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)

Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.

20-53(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria & Panderia La India last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria & Panderia La India on file is from Nov 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria & Panderia La India?

Across the inspection record, “food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria & Panderia La India.

How does Taqueria & Panderia La India compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria & Panderia La India most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria & Panderia La India's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria & Panderia La India have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria & Panderia La India 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 & Panderia La India inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria & Panderia La India is inspected around two times per year on average.

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