El Rancho Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
61
Score
El Rancho Mexican Restaurant, located at 17754 Katy Fwy in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 24, 2026. This inspection resulted in 2 major and 6 minor violations, including issues with handwashing sink towel systems, food labeling, and pest control. The restaurant has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its six recorded evaluations.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
61
Aug 13, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Jan 6, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Jun 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 7, 2024
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Jun 5, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
12 minor violations.
55
Violations — Feb 24, 2026 Inspection
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
6-301.12(B)
Food label missing or inaccurate
(corrected on site)
3-602.11(B)(1)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Packaged food in direct contact with water or ice
(corrected on site)
3-303.12(B)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(B)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place
5-501.114
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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