Variedades El Oriente

6517 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77081
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Variedades El Oriente. Variedades El Oriente was last inspected on Jul 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 3, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
View 4 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)
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)
Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.
20-21.18(c)
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.
20-21.19(c)
82
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Variedades El Oriente last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Variedades El Oriente on file is from Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Variedades El Oriente compare to other restaurants in Houston?

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

Has Variedades El Oriente's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Variedades El Oriente have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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