Taqueria Sabor Mexico

3502 Mangum Rd, Houston, TX 77092

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Taqueria Sabor Mexico stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, “applicability of article” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Taqueria Sabor Mexico scores about where you'd expect for a Houston restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Reinspection (002)

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(a)

Sanitation. garbage and refuse storage facility for customer use not attached to the exterior of the mobile food unit / not insect and rodent-proof.

20-22(d)(05)

Jun 17, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 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)

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

Mar 4, 2025

Reinspection (002)

No violations found.

100

Mar 3, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 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)

Water under pressure. hot water is greater than or equal to 100°f (38°c) but less than 105°f (41°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment.

20-21.15(c)

Jun 25, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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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)

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)

Apr 3, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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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)

Dec 16, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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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)

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

20-21.25(b)(03)

Dec 15, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Sabor Mexico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Sabor Mexico on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Sabor Mexico?

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

How does Taqueria Sabor Mexico compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria Sabor Mexico most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria Sabor Mexico's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Sabor Mexico 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 Sabor Mexico inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Sabor Mexico is inspected around four times per year on average.

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