Torchy's Tacos

2400 Times Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Torchy's Tacos, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
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)
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)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
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)
Cleaning physical facilities. general. floor mats / duckboards / walls / ceilings / attached equipment and decorative materials not kept clean. only dustless methods of cleaning floors and walls shall be used, such as vacuum cleaning, wet cleaning, or the use of dust-arresting sweeping compounds with brooms.
20-21.23(i)(01)
General. physical facilities not maintained in good repair.
20-21.28(a)(07)
64
Dec 10, 2024
Complaint (003)
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.
20-21.20(a)(03)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
90
Dec 13, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
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)
Cleaning equipment storage. after use, mops not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls / equipment / supplies. (corrected on site)
20-21.28(e)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Torchy's Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Torchy's Tacos on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Torchy's Tacos compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Torchy's Tacos most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Torchy's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Torchy's Tacos have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Torchy's Tacos 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 Torchy's Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Torchy's Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.