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El Norteno Tacos

5002 Washington Rd, Houston, TX 77037
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, El Norteno Tacos has seven inspections in the public record. El Norteno Tacos was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food establishment
5-103.11(A)
90
May 3, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2024
Complaint (003)
1 minor violation.
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Issuance of medallions. operator of mobile food unit failed to display in the mobile food unit in plain view of the public the proof of restroom availibility statement.
20-22(c)(05)
95
Oct 22, 2024
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations.
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Time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. except when time is used as a public health control as specified in section 20-21.02(a)(02) of this code, time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be kept at an internal temperature of 41°f (05°c) or below or at a temperature of 135°f (57°c) or above during display and service, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in table 20-21.04-3 of this code or reheated as specified in table 20-21.04-01 of this code may be held for service at a temperature of 130°f (54°c) or above
20-21.05(a)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
90
Oct 21, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
General. enough potable water for the needs of the food establishment not provided from a source constructed and operated according to all applicable laws.
20-21.15(a)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.
20-22(e)(01)c
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
67
Aug 12, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means. (corrected on site)
20-21.21(b)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
90
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Norteno Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Norteno Tacos on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does El Norteno Tacos compare to other restaurants in Houston?

El Norteno Tacos most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has El Norteno Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Norteno Tacos have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Norteno Tacos 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 El Norteno Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Norteno Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.

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