El Patron Mexican Food
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
70
Score
El Patron Mexican Food, located at 7334 Wallisville Rd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 5, 2025, resulting in a score of 70. The inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues with food storage containers and date marking of ready-to-eat foods. This inspection follows a pattern of medium-risk assessments over four previous inspections for the establishment.
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
70
Aug 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Feb 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Violations — Nov 5, 2025 Inspection
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(01)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) and ready to eat food stored at 41°f (5°c) for more than seven days.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
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
(corrected on site)
20-21.05(a)
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
(corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(01)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(b)
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