Cocina Latina Buffet De Pupusas

6451 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77081
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 16, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Cocina Latina Buffet De Pupusas, located at 6451 Hillcroft St in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 16, 2025. This inspection identified eight minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, labeling of manufactured food, and the placement of temperature sensors in refrigeration units. The facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.

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Inspection History
Nov 16, 2025
Reinspection (002)
8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
67
Jun 24, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
12 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
55
Jan 10, 2025
Reinspection (002)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Aug 5, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
12 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Nov 16, 2025 Inspection
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)
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)
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
General. packaged / unpackaged food stored in contact with water / un-drained ice. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(05)
Thawing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use not removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration as specified in item (01) of this subsection, or prior to, or immediately upon completion of thawing using procedures specified in item (02) of this subsection. (corrected on site)
20-21.04(j)
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)
\"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)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)