Taqueria Taconazo Veracruz #1

4001 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77009

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Taqueria Taconazo Veracruz #1 has been inspected four times since 2024. On Oct 31, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 31, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(10)b

General. container of food not stored in the manner that protects food from splash and other contamination.

20-21.03(a)(02)

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)

Aug 23, 2024

Reinspection (002)

No violations found.

100

Jun 29, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

6 minor violations.

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

20-53(f)

Special hand-wash procedure. when not utilizing suitable utensils or single-use gloves when handling ready to eat foods employees not washing hands as described under subsection (a) and not compling with the procedure specified in section 20-21.02(c)(04) of this code.

20-21.08(c)

General. food not in sound condition / safe for human consumption / free from spoilage, filth, other contaminants. food prepared in or obtained from an unlicensed private home or other unlicensed food establishment is considered to be from an unapproved source and may not be used or offered for sale for human consumption in or from a food establishment.

20-21.01(a)

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)

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)

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

20-21.25(b)(03)

Mar 18, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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20-21.01(a)

20-21.05(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Taconazo Veracruz #1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Taconazo Veracruz #1 on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Taconazo Veracruz #1?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Taconazo Veracruz #1.

How does Taqueria Taconazo Veracruz #1 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria Taconazo Veracruz #1 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria Taconazo Veracruz #1's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Taconazo Veracruz #1 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Taconazo Veracruz #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.

How often is Taqueria Taconazo Veracruz #1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Taconazo Veracruz #1 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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