El Jimador Mexican Grill #12

1117 Hamblen Rd, Kingwood, TX 77339
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 4, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

El Jimador Mexican Grill #12, located at 1117 Hamblen Rd in Kingwood, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 4, 2026. This inspection identified ten minor violations, including issues with the materials used for multi-use equipment, the installation of plumbing fixtures, and the cleaning frequency of nonfood-contact surfaces. Across four scored inspections, the facility has historically shown a pattern of low-risk findings.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 4, 2026
Reinspection (002)
10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
61
Sep 15, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
13 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
52
Apr 11, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 28, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Jan 4, 2026 Inspection
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Storage. garbage and refuse containers / dumpsters / compactor systems / waste handling units for returnables and recyclables located outside not stored on or above a smooth durable surface of nonabsorbent material, such as sealed concrete or machine-laid asphalt, that is kept clean / maintained in good repair / sloped to drain.
20-21.20(b)(03)
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.
20-21.21(b)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
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)
Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material. (corrected on site)
20-21.27(b)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)