Taqueria Y Pupuseria Sabor Latino
Last inspected: Jan 19, 2026
70
Score
Taqueria Y Pupuseria Sabor Latino, located at 987 Federal Rd in Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on January 19, 2026, with a score of 70. The inspection noted seven minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, time marking for food held without temperature control, and date marking for refrigerated ready-to-eat foods. Across four scored inspections, the facility has historically fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 19, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
70
May 24, 2025
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Feb 24, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
19 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
39
Jul 5, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Violations — Jan 19, 2026 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.
(corrected on site)
20-20(c)
General. when time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of four hours: food was not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is four hours past the point in time when the food was removed from temperature control.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(02)b[02]
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Refrigerated storage. methods for rapid cooling. approved methods for rapid cooling not utilized.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(03)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
(corrected on site)
20-53(g)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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