Tortilleria Matelluala

1935 Gessner, Houston, TX 77080
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Tortilleria Matelluala has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Tortilleria Matelluala was last inspected on Nov 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

By comparison, the average Houston facility scores 88, putting Tortilleria Matelluala on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(b)(06)
General. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority.
20-21.02(a)(01)
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.
20-21.02(b)(01)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
82
Dec 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
Refrigerated storage. methods for rapid cooling. person in charge not ensuring that employees are using proper methods to rapidly cool time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(03)
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)
Protective shielding. light bulbs not shielded / coated / otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment / utensils / linens / unwrapped single-service or single-use articles, except as specified in subitems a and b of this item shielded / coated / otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be provided in areas used only for storing food and single-service articles in unopened packages if the integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them and the packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.
20-21.24(b)(01)
82
Mar 27, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented. (corrected on site)
20-19(d)
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)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
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 maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(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)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tortilleria Matelluala last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tortilleria Matelluala on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Tortilleria Matelluala compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Tortilleria Matelluala most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Tortilleria Matelluala's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tortilleria Matelluala have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tortilleria Matelluala 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 Tortilleria Matelluala inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tortilleria Matelluala is inspected around two times per year on average.