Tortas Y Restaurant La Villa
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Tortas Y Restaurant La Villa, the earliest from 2024. Tortas Y Restaurant La Villa was last inspected on Feb 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Houston restaurants, the typical score is 88; Tortas Y Restaurant La Villa is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
5
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
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Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. permit holder failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in items (06) and (07) of this subsection by using brochures / deli case or menu advisories / label statements / table tents / placards / other effective written means when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish is served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection).
20-21.04(c)(05)
95
Jul 30, 2025
Reinspection (002)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
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)
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. permit holder failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in items (06) and (07) of this subsection by using brochures / deli case or menu advisories / label statements / table tents / placards / other effective written means when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish is served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection).
20-21.04(c)(05)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
82
Apr 24, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Cross contamination. except when combined as ingredients, raw animal foods such as fish, beef, lamb, pork, and poultry not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: using separate equipment for each type of food; preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; and arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(02)
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
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)
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. permit holder failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in items (06) and (07) of this subsection by using brochures / deli case or menu advisories / label statements / table tents / placards / other effective written means when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish is served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection).
20-21.04(c)(05)
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)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings of toilet rooms and vestibules, not smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
74
Dec 11, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
(corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)
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)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
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)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings of toilet rooms and vestibules, not smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
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)
General. at least 20 foot-candles (220 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 mm) above the floor in areas used for hand-washing / utensil-washing / equipment and utensil storage / in toilet rooms.
20-21.24(a)
70
Feb 18, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
(corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(01)
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)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tortas Y Restaurant La Villa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tortas Y Restaurant La Villa on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tortas Y Restaurant La Villa?
Across the inspection record, “cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tortas Y Restaurant La Villa.
How does Tortas Y Restaurant La Villa compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Tortas Y Restaurant La Villa most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.
Has Tortas Y Restaurant La Villa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tortas Y Restaurant La Villa have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tortas Y Restaurant La Villa 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 Tortas Y Restaurant La Villa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tortas Y Restaurant La Villa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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