Rincon Criollo Cuban Cuisine

2150 S Highway 6, Houston, TX 77077
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Rincon Criollo Cuban Cuisine, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “refrigerated storage” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Rincon Criollo Cuban Cuisine's latest score is in line with the Houston average of 88. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(b)(06)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Storage, separation of materials. poisonous or toxic materials not stored so they cannot contaminate food / equipment / utensils / linens / single-service and single-use articles. this may be accomplished by separating the poisonous / toxic material by spacing / partitioning and locating the poisonous / toxic material in an area that is not above food / equipment / utensils / linens / single-service or single-use articles. this item does not apply to equipment or utensil cleaners or sanitizers that are stored in utensil-washing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food / equipment / utensils / linens / or single-service or single-use articles. (corrected on site)
20-21.27(c)
86
May 16, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Dispensing utensils not stored in water at least 135°f (57°c) / water container is not cleaned as often as necessary. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(04)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
82
Jan 31, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(01)
Dispensing utensils not stored in running water with sufficient velocity to flush / drain particulates (such as mashed potatoes or ice cream).
20-21.05(f)(03)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rincon Criollo Cuban Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rincon Criollo Cuban Cuisine on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rincon Criollo Cuban Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rincon Criollo Cuban Cuisine.

How does Rincon Criollo Cuban Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Rincon Criollo Cuban Cuisine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Rincon Criollo Cuban Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rincon Criollo Cuban Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rincon Criollo Cuban Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.