Taqueria El Novillo
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
78
Score
Taqueria El Novillo, located at 609 Hogan St, Houston, TX, had its most recent inspection on 2025-07-21, which was categorized as low risk with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, labeling of manufactured food, and equipment maintenance. Historical data shows a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections for Taqueria El Novillo across its four recorded inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Feb 20, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Jul 21, 2025 Inspection
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(b)(06)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not stored at least six inches (15 cm) above the floor on dollies / pallets / racks / skids designed as specified under section 20-21.03(a)2b of this code / not kept in closed cartons that protect them from contamination, except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law.
20-21.14(c)(01)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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