Taqueria Tacontento

5215 Airline St, Houston, TX 77022

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 30, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria Tacontento five times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

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

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 1, 2024

Reinspection (002)

No violations found.

100

Apr 30, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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)

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)

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

20-21.25(b)(03)

General. room not provided with sufficient ventilation to be free of excessive heat / steam / condensation / vapors / obnoxious odors / smoke / fumes. (corrected on site)

20-21.25(a)

Issuance of medallions. operator of a mobile food unit, other than a restricted unit, failed to provide health officer signed / notarized statement from the property owner including the name, address, and telephone number of the property owner or authorized agent.

20-22(c)(04)

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)

Jan 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Tacontento last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Tacontento on file is from Jun 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Tacontento compare to other restaurants in Houston?

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

Has Taqueria Tacontento's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Tacontento have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Tacontento 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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