Black Market

1336 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Black Market has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations.

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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.

20-19(b)

Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.

20-22(e)(01)c

Issuance of medallions. operator of a mobile food unit, other than a restricted unit, failed to provide health officer signed / notarized statement from the property owner including the name, address, and telephone number of the property owner or authorized agent.

20-22(c)(04)

Issuance of medallions. operator of mobile food unit failed to display in the mobile food unit in plain view of the public the proof of restroom availibility statement.

20-22(c)(05)

Operating a mobile food service unit without a valid medallion.

20-37(b)

May 3, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(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)

Sanitation. mobile food unit operator providing or allowing canopy / awning / other covering not attached to or solely supported by the mobile food unit.

20-22(d)(07)c

Sanitation. operator of mobile food unit providing / allowing dining area for customers within 100 fee of the mobile food unit..

20-22(d)(07)e

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Market on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Black Market compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Black Market most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Black Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Black Market 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 Black Market 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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