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Taqueria Tariacuri

5705 Fondren Dr, Houston, TX 77036
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Taqueria Tariacuri has been inspected four times since 2024. On Oct 31, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Taqueria Tariacuri's latest score is in line with the Houston average of 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
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)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
86
Apr 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
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)
86
Aug 21, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 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)
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)
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)
Water under pressure. hot water is less 100°f (38°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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(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)
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.
20-21.25(a)
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Tariacuri last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Tariacuri?

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

How does Taqueria Tariacuri compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taqueria Tariacuri most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Taqueria Tariacuri's inspection record improved over time?

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

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