El Rey Taqueria
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
74
Score
El Rey Taqueria, located at 219 W 28th St in Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on September 18, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with equipment maintenance and the cleaning frequency of both food-contact and non-food-contact surfaces. Across four scored inspections, El Rey Taqueria has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.
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Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 25, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Sep 7, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Mar 25, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Sep 18, 2025 Inspection
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.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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