Taco Palenque
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
78
Score
Taco Palenque, located at 1202 Federal Rd in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on October 30, 2025. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with the person in charge being present, plumbing fixture installation, and the cleaning frequency of nonfood-contact surfaces. Across five scored inspections, Taco Palenque has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Apr 26, 2025
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
78
Mar 12, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
18 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
41
Sep 13, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Oct 30, 2025 Inspection
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge not present at the food establishment / mobile food unit during all hours of operation.
(corrected on site)
20-19(d)
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
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)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
Special ventilation. ventilation hood systems and devices not sufficient in number / capacity to prevent grease / condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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