El Tiempo Cantina
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2026
78
Score
El Tiempo Cantina, located at 12440 Northwest Fwy in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 24, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with hand-washing signage, the availability of sanitization test kits, and a requirement for a sign indicating the availability of inspection reports. Across four recorded inspections, the facility has generally maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 24, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Apr 25, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
90
Oct 15, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Feb 2, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Jan 24, 2026 Inspection
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
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)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
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)
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)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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