Estrella Roja Panaderia Taqueria
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
55
Score
Estrella Roja Panaderia Taqueria, located at 1622 Federal Rd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 30, 2025, with a score of 55. The inspection identified 12 minor violations, including issues with food storage height, proper labeling of bulk food, and the use of uncovered or unclean containers for stored food. Across five scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a medium-risk classification.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Reinspection (002)
12 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
55
Jul 25, 2025
Reinspection (002)
13 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
52
Apr 27, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
20 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
37
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
90
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Dec 30, 2025 Inspection
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
(corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)(07)
Design and fabrication; general. all equipment and utensils, including plasticware, not designed / not fabricated for durability under conditions of normal use / not resistant to denting, buckling, pitting, chipping, and crazing. cast iron may be used as a food-contact surface only if the surface is heated, such as in grills, griddle tops and skillets.
20-21.10(b)(01)
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 sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
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 kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.
(corrected on site)
20-21.28(a)(01)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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