El Rodante Cubano

100 Sharpstown Center, Houston, TX 77036
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at El Rodante Cubano is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Dec 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to four violations.

El Rodante Cubano's latest score of 82 falls below the Houston average of 88. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
Time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. except when time is used as a public health control as specified in section 20-21.02(a)(02) of this code, time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be kept at an internal temperature of 41°f (05°c) or below or at a temperature of 135°f (57°c) or above during display and service, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in table 20-21.04-3 of this code or reheated as specified in table 20-21.04-01 of this code may be held for service at a temperature of 130°f (54°c) or above
20-21.05(a)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
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)
82
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rodante Cubano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rodante Cubano on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does El Rodante Cubano compare to other restaurants in Houston?

El Rodante Cubano most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has El Rodante Cubano's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Rodante Cubano have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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