Taqueria Alma Latina

2203 N Shepherd, Houston, TX 77008
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Taqueria Alma Latina, located at 2203 N Shepherd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 3, 2025. This inspection identified eight minor violations, including issues with dispensing utensil storage, plumbing fixture installation, and cleaning frequency for certain equipment. Across four recorded inspections, Taqueria Alma Latina has historically maintained a low-risk profile.

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Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint (003)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Oct 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Jan 9, 2024
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Oct 3, 2025 Inspection
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
20-21.05(f)(01)
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. 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. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
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)
Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.
20-21.18(c)
Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains.
20-21.21(d)
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 maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(a)
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)
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