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Taquizas Ari #3

8621 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77063
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Taquizas Ari #3, the earliest from 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “applicability of article” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 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)
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)
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.
20-21.21(b)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
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
64
May 21, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be nonabsorbent.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Issuance of medallions. rrestroom not available for employees of mobile food unit with flushable toilets in a business establishment within 500 feet of the mobile food unit.
20-22(c)(05)
74
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taquizas Ari #3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taquizas Ari #3 on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taquizas Ari #3?

Across the inspection record, “applicability of article” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taquizas Ari #3.

How does Taquizas Ari #3 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Taquizas Ari #3 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Taquizas Ari #3's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taquizas Ari #3 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taquizas Ari #3 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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