El Carrettonero Mexican Food ( Tornado Bus Lobby)
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
70
Score
The most recent inspection for El Carrettonero Mexican Food (Tornado Bus Lobby) at 820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX, on February 11, 2026, resulted in a moderate risk score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues with refrigerated storage, rapid cooling methods, and proper handwashing procedures. Historically, this facility has maintained a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
May 8, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
13 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
52
Aug 1, 2024
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Jul 30, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations.
58
Violations — Feb 11, 2026 Inspection
Refrigerated storage. methods for rapid cooling. approved methods for rapid cooling not utilized.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(03)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
General. food employees not using the following cleaning procedures to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms. vigorous friction on the surfaces of the lathered fingers, finger tips, areas between the fingers, hands and arms (or by vigorous rubbing the surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms) for at least ten-15 seconds, followed by; thorough rinsing under clean, running warm water; followed immediately by thorough drying of cleaned hands and arms (or surrogate prosthetic devices) using a method specified in section 20-21.19(c) of this code.
(corrected on site)
20-21.08(a)
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)
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)
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)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. poisonous / toxic materials unnecessary for the operation / maintenance of the establishment / cleaning and sanitization of equipment and utensils / control of insects and rodents are prohibited in the food establishment; provided, this requirement does not apply to packaged poisonous / toxic materials that are for retail sale. restricted use pesticides specified in item (03)c of this subsection shall meet the requirements specified in 40 cfr 152, subpart i, classification of pesticides.
20-21.27(a)(01)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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