Restaurante El Nopalito
Last inspected: Sep 28, 2025
78
Score
Restaurante El Nopalito, located at 4325 Irvington Blvd in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on 2025-09-28. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with food storage containers and date marking of refrigerated ready-to-eat foods. Across six scored inspections, the facility has predominantly received low-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 28, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Apr 15, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
74
Dec 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Apr 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Apr 18, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Feb 22, 2024
Routine
11 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
58
Violations — Sep 28, 2025 Inspection
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
(corrected on site)
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”.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Storage. garbage and refuse containers / dumpsters / compactor systems / waste handling units for returnables and recyclables located outside not stored on or above a smooth durable surface of nonabsorbent material, such as sealed concrete or machine-laid asphalt, that is kept clean / maintained in good repair / sloped to drain.
20-21.20(b)(03)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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