El Rinconcito Calentano
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
78
Score
El Rinconcito Calentano, located at 159 Sharpstown Center in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on September 2, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with food storage containers, the availability of dispensing utensils, and the posting of inspection reports. Previous inspections for this Mexican/Latin establishment have predominantly been categorized as high-risk.
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Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
78
May 18, 2025
Reinspection (002)
13 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
52
Aug 27, 2024
Reinspection (002)
19 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
39
Dec 19, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Sep 2, 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)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
(corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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