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Central City Co-Op

2515 Harvard St, Houston, TX 77008
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Central City Co-Op has been inspected five times since 2024. Central City Co-Op was last inspected on Jul 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near four violations per visit.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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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)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
82
Mar 27, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 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)
General. food not obtained from sources that comply with all laws relating to food and food labeling as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(a)
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
74
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
95
Apr 5, 2024
Routine
4 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)
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)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
82
Jan 13, 2024
Complaint (003)
2 minor violations.
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Special requirements. fluid milk and fluid milk products used or served not pasteurized / not meeting grade a quality standards as established by applicable laws / dry milk and dry milk products not made from pasteurized milk and milk products.
20-21.01(b)(01)
Establishment operating prior to pre-operational inspection to determine compliance with approved plans / specifications.
20-25(c)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Central City Co-Op last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Central City Co-Op on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Central City Co-Op compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Central City Co-Op most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.

Has Central City Co-Op's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Central City Co-Op have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Central City Co-Op 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 Central City Co-Op inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Central City Co-Op is inspected around three times per year on average.

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