Little Gringo's Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2026
67
Score
Little Gringo's Kitchen, located at 12348 Gulf Fwy in Houston, TX, had a moderate-risk inspection on January 17, 2026, with a score of 67. This inspection identified eight minor violations, including a lack of conspicuous signage regarding inspection reports, missing dispensing utensils, and equipment not maintained in good repair. Across five scored inspections, the facility has historically shown a pattern of medium-risk ratings.
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Inspection History
Jan 17, 2026
Reinspection (002)
8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
67
Jul 12, 2025
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Jul 5, 2024
Reinspection (002)
8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
67
Jun 26, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Dec 23, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Violations — Jan 17, 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.
20-20(c)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
(corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
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. equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils not clean to sight and touch.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(13)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(g)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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