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Tortilleria Zacatecas No 1

9611 Kempwood, Houston, TX 77080
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Tortilleria Zacatecas No 1 has been inspected four times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “special requirements”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
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)
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)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
86
Mar 5, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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)
Cleaning equipment storage. after use, mops not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls / equipment / supplies.
20-21.28(e)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited (corrected on site)
21-244(a)
82
Aug 16, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
20-21.03(b)(09)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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)
Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material.
20-21.27(b)
82
Feb 7, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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)
General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves.
20-21.03(a)(02)c
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)
Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.
20-21.18(c)
Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material.
20-21.27(b)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tortilleria Zacatecas No 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tortilleria Zacatecas No 1 on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tortilleria Zacatecas No 1?

Across the inspection record, “special requirements” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tortilleria Zacatecas No 1.

How does Tortilleria Zacatecas No 1 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Tortilleria Zacatecas No 1 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Tortilleria Zacatecas No 1's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tortilleria Zacatecas No 1 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tortilleria Zacatecas No 1 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 Zacatecas No 1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tortilleria Zacatecas No 1 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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