Pancho's Taqueria & Grocery
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
61
Score
Pancho's Taqueria & Grocery, located at 7844 Harrisburg Blvd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on September 22, 2025, with a score of 61. This inspection identified ten minor violations, including issues with refrigerated storage, date marking of ready-to-eat foods, and the proper storage of dispensing utensils. Across six scored inspections, Pancho's Taqueria & Grocery has historically received medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Reinspection (002)
10 minor violations.
61
May 22, 2025
Reinspection (002)
11 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
58
Apr 16, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
58
Nov 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Jul 30, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Feb 28, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Sep 22, 2025 Inspection
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
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
20-21.05(f)(01)
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)
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)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
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)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
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Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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