Tienda Panaderia Rio Grande

12097 Beechnut, Houston, TX 77072

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Tienda Panaderia Rio Grande has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Sep 18, 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 four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Refrigerated storage” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Houston restaurant, which scores around 88. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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)

Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.

20-21.12(g)

Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. using pesticides that have not been properly registered and approved by appropriate governmental authorities for the purpose of maintaining food service establishments in a sanitary condition. (corrected on site)

20-21.27(a)(02)

Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.

20-53(f)

Nov 17, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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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

Feb 27, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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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)

20-21.03(b)(10)b

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tienda Panaderia Rio Grande last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tienda Panaderia Rio Grande on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tienda Panaderia Rio Grande?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tienda Panaderia Rio Grande.

How does Tienda Panaderia Rio Grande compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Tienda Panaderia Rio Grande most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Tienda Panaderia Rio Grande's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tienda Panaderia Rio Grande have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tienda Panaderia Rio Grande 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 Tienda Panaderia Rio Grande inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tienda Panaderia Rio Grande is inspected around two times per year on average.

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