B & W Meat Grocery

4801 N Shepherd, Houston, TX 77018

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at B & W Meat Grocery, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 28, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

B & W Meat Grocery's latest score of 82 falls below the Houston average of 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(a)(02)

Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.

20-21.04(i)

Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.

20-21.20(a)(03)

Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material. (corrected on site)

20-21.27(b)

Feb 10, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 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)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.

20-21.23(a)

General. at least 50 foot-candles (540 lux) of light not provided at a surface where a food employee may be working with food / with utensils / with equipment such as knives / slicers / grinders / saws where employee safety is a factor.

20-21.24(a)

May 1, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations.

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Toilet fixtures. toilet tissue not provided at each toilet at all times.

20-21.18(d)

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)

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)

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was B & W Meat Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at B & W Meat Grocery on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does B & W Meat Grocery compare to other restaurants in Houston?

B & W Meat Grocery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has B & W Meat Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at B & W Meat Grocery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at B & W Meat Grocery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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