Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe

3707 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77009
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 1, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
Refrigerated storage. methods for rapid cooling. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not being rapidly cooled to an internal temperature of 41°f (5°c) or below as required. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(03)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers.. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(01)
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)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not stored at least six inches (15 cm) above the floor on dollies / pallets / racks / skids designed as specified under section 20-21.03(a)2b of this code / not kept in closed cartons that protect them from contamination, except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law.
20-21.14(c)(01)
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
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 kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
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Mar 18, 2025
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Refrigerated storage. ice intended for human consumption shall not be used as a medium for cooling stored food, food containers, or food utensils, but may be used for cooling tubes conveying beverages or beverage ingredients to a dispenser head. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(05)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
90
May 11, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Dec 28, 2023
Reinspection (002)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
General. cleaning and sanitizing machine not properly installed / not maintained in good repair.
20-21.13(a)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not handled / displayed / dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination of surfaces that may come in contact with food or with the mouth of the user.
20-21.14(c)(02)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code.
20-21.19(a)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning. (corrected on site)
20-21.20(a)(03)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean. (corrected on site)
20-21.23(g)
Personal medications. medicines not necessary for the health of employees not allowed in a food establishment. this section does not apply to medicines that are stored or displayed for retail sale. (corrected on site)
20-21.27(e)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.