Taqueria Tariacuri

7614 Clarewood Dr, Houston, TX 77036
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Taqueria Tariacuri has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Among Houston restaurants, the typical score is 88; Taqueria Tariacuri is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
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)
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)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
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)
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
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
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)
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)
86
Feb 26, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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)
General. room not provided with sufficient ventilation to be free of excessive heat / steam / condensation / vapors / obnoxious odors / smoke / fumes.
20-21.25(a)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Tariacuri last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Tariacuri on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Tariacuri compare to other restaurants in Houston?

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

Has Taqueria Tariacuri's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Tariacuri have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Tariacuri 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 Tariacuri inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Tariacuri is inspected around three times per year on average.