Taqueria La Morenita
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2026
86
Score
Taqueria La Morenita, located at 2005 Broadway St, Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 10, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations, including issues with a temperature measuring device, proper holding temperatures for time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food, and a food employee's completion of training. Across seven scored inspections, Taqueria La Morenita has predominantly received low-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 10, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 1, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Feb 24, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 4, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Jan 10, 2026 Inspection
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
Time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. except when time is used as a public health control as specified in section 20-21.02(a)(02) of this code, time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be kept at an internal temperature of 41°f (05°c) or below or at a temperature of 135°f (57°c) or above during display and service, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in table 20-21.04-3 of this code or reheated as specified in table 20-21.04-01 of this code may be held for service at a temperature of 130°f (54°c) or above
20-21.05(a)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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