El Rincon Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Aug 31, 2025
67
Score
El Rincon Mexican Grill, located at 4130 Allison Rd in Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on 2025-08-31. This inspection identified eight minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, storage of food in unclean or uncovered containers, and improper date marking of refrigerated ready-to-eat foods. The restaurant has a history of medium-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 31, 2025
Reinspection (002)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Aug 29, 2025
Reinspection (002)
16 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
45
May 30, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
12 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
55
Jan 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Jun 27, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
74
Feb 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Aug 31, 2025 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.
20-20(c)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(01)
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”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Materials; general. single-service and single-use articles not made from clean, sanitary, safe materials. materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment and single-service and single-use articles allowing the migration of deleterious substances, or imparting odors, color, or taste to, or contributing to the contamination of food under normal use conditions.
20-21.10(a)
Storage. utensils and equipment not air-dried before being stored / not stored in a self-draining position. utensils and equipment may not be cloth-dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
20-21.14(b)(02)
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 maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Utility line/duct installation. exposed utility service lines and pipes not installed in a way that does not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the walls and ceilings. utility service lines and pipes shall not be unnecessarily exposed on walls or ceilings in those areas listed in subsection (b) of this section. service lines behind counters used only for beverage preparation may be exposed on the inside counter walls if necessary for service and if kept to a minimum. if exposed in rooms or areas allowed in subsection (c) of this section, air conditioning / ventilation / heating ducts shall be of smooth rigid metal and designed with a circular cross-section.
20-21.23(f)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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