Taqueria Americas
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
82
Score
Taqueria Americas, located at 808 Sharpstown Ctr in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on September 2, 2025, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations, including issues with food storage containers, cleaning frequency for food-contact surfaces, and pest control measures. Historically, Taqueria Americas has had mostly high-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
82
May 21, 2025
Reinspection (002)
13 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
52
Feb 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
16 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
45
Mar 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Sep 2, 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)
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]
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
Storage, separation of materials. poisonous or toxic materials not stored so they cannot contaminate food / equipment / utensils / linens / single-service and single-use articles. this may be accomplished by separating the poisonous / toxic material by spacing / partitioning and locating the poisonous / toxic material in an area that is not above food / equipment / utensils / linens / single-service or single-use articles. this item does not apply to equipment or utensil cleaners or sanitizers that are stored in utensil-washing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food / equipment / utensils / linens / or single-service or single-use articles.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(c)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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