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Lupe Tortilla

318 Stafford, Houston, TX 77079
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Lupe Tortilla has seven inspections in the public record. Lupe Tortilla was last inspected on Apr 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to five violations.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment operating prior to pre-operational inspection”, which has been cited two times.

Lupe Tortilla's latest score of 64 falls below the Houston average of 88. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
3-501.19(B)(3)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)
Food label missing or inaccurate (corrected on site)
3-602.11(B)(1)
Construction or remodeling without approved plans
COH-20-25(a)
64
Aug 19, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
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)
Hand-washing sink faucets. hand-washing sink not equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°f (38°c) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. hand-washing sinks in facilities providing custodial care for preschool age children that are used only by the children may provide only cold running water. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(b)
Food establishment construction / remodeling / alterations begun before submitting properly prepared plans / specifications for approval.
20-25(a)
Storage. utensils and equipment not air-dried before being stored / not stored in a self-draining position. utensils and equipment may not be cloth-dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
20-21.14(b)(02)
Toilet fixtures. easily cleanable receptacles not provided for waste materials.
20-21.18(d)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
74
Mar 11, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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)
Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.
20-21.18(d)
Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.19(d)
Establishment operating prior to pre-operational inspection to determine compliance with approved plans / specifications.
20-25(c)
78
Aug 4, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not installed according to all applicable laws / not located to permit convenient use by all employees in food preparation areas / food dispensing areas / utensil-washing areas.
20-21.19(a)
Establishment operating prior to pre-operational inspection to determine compliance with approved plans / specifications.
20-25(c)
90
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint (003)
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
95
Feb 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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)
General. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation.
20-21.02(a)(01)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(02)
Hand-washing sink installation. sink used for food preparation / washing equipment / washing utensils used for hand-washing. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lupe Tortilla last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lupe Tortilla on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lupe Tortilla?

Across the inspection record, “establishment operating prior to pre-operational inspection” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lupe Tortilla.

How does Lupe Tortilla compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Lupe Tortilla most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Lupe Tortilla's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lupe Tortilla have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lupe Tortilla means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Lupe Tortilla inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lupe Tortilla is inspected around three times per year on average.

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