Taqueria Esmeralda
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025
86
Score
Taqueria Esmeralda, located at 6705 Lyons St in Houston, TX, had a low-risk inspection on April 24, 2025, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations related to refrigerated storage temperature measurement, the use of certain types of gloves, and the availability of common towels at a hand-washing sink. The facility has a historical pattern of low-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Apr 24, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 20, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Apr 29, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Apr 24, 2025 Inspection
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Materials; general. gloves. slash-resistant gloves and cloth gloves used in direct contact with ready to eat food are prohibited unless covered with a single-use glove and unless the slash-resistant gloves have a smooth, durable and nonabsorbent outer surface.
20-21.10(a)(08)
Hand-washing sink supplies. prohibited common towels used.
20-21.19(c)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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