Taqueria Kikita
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
78
Score
Taqueria Kikita, located at 1414 S Ssgt Macario Garcia Dr in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on September 11, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with time without temperature control procedures, pest control, and the condition of light fixtures and vent covers. Over five scored inspections, Taqueria Kikita has historically received mostly medium-risk classifications.
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Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Aug 28, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
74
Apr 1, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Jul 4, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Jan 25, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Sep 11, 2025 Inspection
General. time without temperature control. except as specified under subitem d of this item, when time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food before cooking, or for ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food that is displayed or held for service written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment / not made available to the regulatory authority upon request. these written procedures shall specify methods of compliance with subitems b[01]-[03] or c[01]-[05] of this item; and methods of compliance with section 20-21.03(b)(02) of this code for food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control.
20-21.02(a)(02)a
Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.\r\n
(corrected on site)
20-21.21(a)(01)
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)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. poisonous / toxic materials unnecessary for the operation / maintenance of the establishment / cleaning and sanitization of equipment and utensils / control of insects and rodents are prohibited in the food establishment; provided, this requirement does not apply to packaged poisonous / toxic materials that are for retail sale. restricted use pesticides specified in item (03)c of this subsection shall meet the requirements specified in 40 cfr 152, subpart i, classification of pesticides.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(a)(01)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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