El Ahorro #18

11214 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 77072
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

El Ahorro #18, located at 11214 Beechnut St in Houston, TX, had a low-risk inspection on January 16, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations, including a failure to post a sign regarding the availability of inspection reports, equipment not maintained in good repair, and inadequate cleaning frequency for certain food contact surfaces. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across four scored visits.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Oct 16, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Mar 13, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 17, 2024
Complaint (003)
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Jan 16, 2026 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)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)