Tacos La Bala #6
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
64
Score
Tacos La Bala #6, located at 5515 Gessner Dr in Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on July 29, 2025, with a score of 64. This inspection identified nine minor violations, including issues with equipment materials, cleaning frequency for nonfood-contact surfaces, and improper air-drying and storage of utensils and equipment. The facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across three scored visits.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
64
Dec 3, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Mar 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Jul 29, 2025 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.
(corrected on site)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(07)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.14(b)(02)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not 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)
Floor junctures. when allowed in this subsection, the juncture between walls and floors presenting an open seam of more than one-thirty-second of an inch.
20-21.22(f)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
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.
20-21.27(a)(01)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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