El Norteno Pollos Asados
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
74
Score
El Norteno Pollos Asados, located at 8402 N Houston Rosslyn Rd in Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on January 29, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with food handler training completion, the use of hair restraints, and the provision of chemical sanitization test kits. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Jun 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Jan 29, 2026 Inspection
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
20-21.08(f)
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)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be nonabsorbent.
20-21.22(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Sanitation. garbage and refuse storage facility for customer use not attached to the exterior of the mobile food unit / not insect and rodent-proof.
(corrected on site)
20-22(d)(05)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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