Rincon Criollo Cuban Restaurant

17756 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Rincon Criollo Cuban Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 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)
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)(07)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. poisonous / toxic materials unnecessary for the operation / maintenance of the establishment / cleaning and sanitization of equipment and utensils / control of insects and rodents are prohibited in the food establishment; provided, this requirement does not apply to packaged poisonous / toxic materials that are for retail sale. restricted use pesticides specified in item (03)c of this subsection shall meet the requirements specified in 40 cfr 152, subpart i, classification of pesticides. (corrected on site)
20-21.27(a)(01)
\"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)
78
Mar 20, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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)
Thermometers. machine or water line mounted numerically scaled indicating thermometers accurate to 3°f not provided to indicate the temperature of the water in each wash and rinse tank and the temperature of the water as it enters the hot water sanitizing final rinse manifold or in the chemical sanitizing solution tank. thermometers dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit may alternatively be provided if designed to be easily readable and accurate to 1.05°c in the intended range of use. water temperature measuring devices on mechanical dishwashing machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater that 1°c or 2°f in the intended range of use.
20-21.13(c)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
82
Dec 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(06)
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. permit holder failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in items (06) and (07) of this subsection by using brochures / deli case or menu advisories / label statements / table tents / placards / other effective written means when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish is served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection).
20-21.04(c)(05)
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rincon Criollo Cuban Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rincon Criollo Cuban Restaurant on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Rincon Criollo Cuban Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

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

No. Recent inspections at Rincon Criollo Cuban Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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