Taqueria De Tierra Caliente
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025
70
Score
Taqueria De Tierra Caliente, located at 12304 Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on August 29, 2025. The inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues with food storage containers and the availability of accurate temperature measuring devices. Previous inspections for this Mexican/Latin restaurant have also primarily fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspection History
Aug 29, 2025
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 28, 2025
Reinspection (002)
17 minor violations.
43
Apr 23, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
12 minor violations. 9 corrected on site.
55
Jun 25, 2024
Reinspection (002)
10 minor violations.
61
Jan 31, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Violations — Aug 29, 2025 Inspection
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
Temperature measuring device, food. food temperature measuring devices accurate to ±02°f in the intended range of use not provided / not used to assure attainment and maintenance of proper internal cooking, holding, or refrigeration temperatures of all time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food if the thermometers are scaled only in fahrenheit. if the thermometers are scaled in celsius or dually scaled, they shall be accurate to ±01°c in the intended range of use. a temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses not provided / not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods, such as meat patties and fish fillets.
20-21.04(i)
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)
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures. storage area / enclosure for refuse / recyclables / returnables not maintained free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used, as specified in section 20-21.28(a)(03) / not maintained clean.
20-21.20(h)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
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