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43rd Food Store

2012 W 43Rd, Houston, TX 77018
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, 43rd Food Store has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “hand-washing sink installation”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so 43rd Food Store trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not installed according to all applicable laws / not located to permit convenient use by all employees in food preparation areas / food dispensing areas / utensil-washing areas.
20-21.19(a)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
78
Nov 12, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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Hand-washing sink installation. at least the minimum number of hand-washing sinks as required by applicable laws not provided. if approved and capable of removing the types of soils encountered in the food operations involved, automatic hand-washing facilities may be substituted for hand-washing lavatories in a food establishment that has at least one hand-washing sink.
20-21.19(a)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
82
Feb 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning. (corrected on site)
20-21.20(a)(03)
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)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 43rd Food Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 43rd Food Store on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 43rd Food Store?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 43rd Food Store.

How does 43rd Food Store compare to other restaurants in Houston?

43rd Food Store most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has 43rd Food Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 43rd Food Store have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 43rd Food Store 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 43rd Food Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 43rd Food Store is inspected around two times per year on average.

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