La Tapatia Mexican Cafe #3
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
82
Score
La Tapatia Mexican Cafe #3, located at 3820 S Gessner Rd in Houston, Texas, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 8, 2026. This inspection identified four minor violations concerning materials for equipment and utensils, hand-washing signage, and the presence of unnecessary poisonous or toxic materials. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across five scored visits.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Jun 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Feb 13, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 1, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Jan 8, 2026 Inspection
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.
20-21.10(a)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(g)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. poisonous / toxic materials unnecessary for the operation / maintenance of the establishment / cleaning and sanitization of equipment and utensils / control of insects and rodents are prohibited in the food establishment; provided, this requirement does not apply to packaged poisonous / toxic materials that are for retail sale. restricted use pesticides specified in item (03)c of this subsection shall meet the requirements specified in 40 cfr 152, subpart i, classification of pesticides.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(a)(01)
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.
20-21.28(a)(01)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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