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El Rinconcito Mexicano #2

6827 Griggs Rd, Houston, TX 77023
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, El Rinconcito Mexicano #2 has five inspections in the public record. El Rinconcito Mexicano #2 was last inspected on Oct 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

El Rinconcito Mexicano #2's latest score is in line with the Houston average of 88. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
20-21.10(a)(07)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
86
Feb 24, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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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)
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
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 kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
86
Nov 3, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
General. walking and driving surfaces of all exterior area of food service establishment not graded to prevent pooling.
20-21.28(a)(02)
86
May 14, 2024
Complaint (003)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.
20-21.18(d)
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
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)
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 kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
General. walking and driving surfaces of all exterior area of food service establishment not graded to prevent pooling.
20-21.28(a)(02)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
74
Jan 17, 2024
Complaint (003)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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)
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)
Cleaning equipment storage. after use, mops not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls / equipment / supplies.
20-21.28(e)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rinconcito Mexicano #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rinconcito Mexicano #2 on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does El Rinconcito Mexicano #2 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

El Rinconcito Mexicano #2 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has El Rinconcito Mexicano #2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rinconcito Mexicano #2 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Rinconcito Mexicano #2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Rinconcito Mexicano #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Rinconcito Mexicano #2 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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