Cilantro's Drive Thru Taqueria

7922 Ley Rd, Houston, TX 77028

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Cilantro's Drive Thru Taqueria appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Plumbing fixture installation” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Cilantro's Drive Thru Taqueria squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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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)

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)

Dec 23, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations.

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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)

20-21.10(m)

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)

Hand-washing sink supplies. when disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles not conveniently located near the hand-washing facilities.

20-21.19(c)

Feb 13, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 2 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)

Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.

20-21.03(b)(01)

General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. (corrected on site)

20-21.07(a)(03)

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cilantro's Drive Thru Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cilantro's Drive Thru Taqueria on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cilantro's Drive Thru Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “plumbing fixture installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cilantro's Drive Thru Taqueria.

How does Cilantro's Drive Thru Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Cilantro's Drive Thru Taqueria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Cilantro's Drive Thru Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cilantro's Drive Thru Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cilantro's Drive Thru Taqueria 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 Cilantro's Drive Thru Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cilantro's Drive Thru Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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