Refresqueria Rio Azul
Last inspected: May 7, 2025
74
Score
Refresqueria Rio Azul, located at 6790 Telephone in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on May 7, 2025. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with wiping cloths, cleaning frequency for nonfood-contact surfaces, and a hand-washing sink faucet not providing water at the required temperature. Across three recorded inspections, Refresqueria Rio Azul has primarily received medium-risk classifications.
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Inspection History
May 7, 2025
Reinspection (002)
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 26, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
14 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
50
May 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations.
58
Violations — May 7, 2025 Inspection
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.
20-21.11(c)(02)
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)
Hand-washing sink faucets. hand-washing sink not equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°f (38°c) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. hand-washing sinks in facilities providing custodial care for preschool age children that are used only by the children may provide only cold running water.
20-21.19(b)
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)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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