Maria Rita's Tex Mex Kitchen
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
82
Score
Maria Rita's Tex Mex Kitchen, located at 8445 Gulf Fwy in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on 2025-07-16. This inspection identified four minor violations, including issues with equipment materials, cleaning frequency for nonfood-contact surfaces, and improper storage of glasses and cups. Across its four recorded inspections, the facility has primarily received medium-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Reinspection (002)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Apr 8, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
70
Nov 26, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Apr 24, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Jul 16, 2025 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)
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)
Storage. glasses and cups not stored inverted / other stored utensils not covered or inverted, wherever practical.
20-21.14(b)(03)
Hand-washing sink supplies. when disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles not conveniently located near the hand-washing facilities.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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