Taqueria Rocio La Escondida #1

10104 La Porte Fwy, Houston, TX 77017

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Taqueria Rocio La Escondida #1, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Taqueria Rocio La Escondida #1 scores about where you'd expect for a Houston restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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)

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)

Apr 17, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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)

20-21.21(b)

Aug 27, 2024

Complaint (003)

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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)

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)

20-21.21(b)

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

20-21.25(b)(03)

Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.

20-53(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Rocio La Escondida #1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Rocio La Escondida #1 on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Rocio La Escondida #1 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria Rocio La Escondida #1 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria Rocio La Escondida #1's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Rocio La Escondida #1 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Rocio La Escondida #1 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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