Taqueria La Morenita #3
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
90
Score
The most recent inspection for Taqueria La Morenita #3, located at 5777 Meadow Creek Ln in Houston, TX, on January 16, 2026, resulted in a low-risk classification with a score of 90. This inspection noted two minor violations, including a lack of effective hair restraints for food employees and issues with outside openings not being adequately protected against insect entry. Taqueria La Morenita #3 has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its six recorded evaluations.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
90
Jul 31, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Feb 20, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Jul 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2024
Reinspection (002)
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
16 minor violations. 11 corrected on site.
45
Violations — Jan 16, 2026 Inspection
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
(corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
(corrected on site)
20-21.21(b)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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