Check Fuel #2

411 W Canino Rd, Houston, TX 77037
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Check Fuel #2 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Sep 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “special requirements” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Special requirements. eggs. only clean and sound shell eggs, with shell intact and without cracks or checks / pasteurized liquid / frozen /dry eggs / pasteurized dry egg products shall be used, except that hard boiled, peeled eggs, commercially prepared and packaged, may be used and and may not exceed the restricted egg tolerances for u.s. consumer grade b as specified in tfer 228.63(c). (corrected on site)
20-21.01(b)(04)
General. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(01)
Cross contamination. except when combined as ingredients, raw animal foods such as fish, beef, lamb, pork, and poultry not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: using separate equipment for each type of food; preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; and arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(02)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
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)
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)
74
Apr 10, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 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. eggs. in a food establishment that serves a highly susceptible population, pasteurized shell eggs / pasteurized liquid, frozen or dry eggs / egg products not substituted for shell eggs in recipes in which more than one egg is broken and the eggs are combined. this part [02] does not apply if the raw eggs are combined immediately before cooking for one consumer serving at a single meal, cooked as specified under section 20-21.04(c)(01)a of this code, and served immediately, such as for an omelet, souffle, or scrambled eggs / the raw eggs are combined as an ingredient immediately before baking and the egg mixture is thoroughly cooked to a ready to eat form such as in a cake / muffins / bread. this part [02] does not apply if the preparation of the raw eggs is conducted under a haccp plan. (corrected on site)
20-21.01(b)(04)b[02]
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers.. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(01)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not stored at least six inches (15 cm) above the floor on dollies / pallets / racks / skids designed as specified under section 20-21.03(a)2b of this code / not kept in closed cartons that protect them from contamination, except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law.
20-21.14(c)(01)
Toilet room. toilet facility / vestibule, not kept clean / not in good repair / not free of objectionable odors.
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)
74
Dec 19, 2024
Reinspection (002)
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. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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)
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)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
74
Sep 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
General. food not in sound condition / safe for human consumption / free from spoilage, filth, other contaminants. food prepared in or obtained from an unlicensed private home or other unlicensed food establishment is considered to be from an unapproved source and may not be used or offered for sale for human consumption in or from a food establishment. (corrected on site)
20-21.01(a)
Special requirements. eggs. in a food establishment that serves a highly susceptible population, pasteurized shell eggs / pasteurized liquid, frozen or dry eggs / egg products not substituted for shell eggs in recipes in which more than one egg is broken and the eggs are combined. this part [02] does not apply if the raw eggs are combined immediately before cooking for one consumer serving at a single meal, cooked as specified under section 20-21.04(c)(01)a of this code, and served immediately, such as for an omelet, souffle, or scrambled eggs / the raw eggs are combined as an ingredient immediately before baking and the egg mixture is thoroughly cooked to a ready to eat form such as in a cake / muffins / bread. this part [02] does not apply if the preparation of the raw eggs is conducted under a haccp plan. (corrected on site)
20-21.01(b)(04)b[02]
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited (corrected on site)
21-244(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Check Fuel #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Check Fuel #2 on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Check Fuel #2?

Across the inspection record, “special requirements” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Check Fuel #2.

How does Check Fuel #2 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Check Fuel #2 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Check Fuel #2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Check Fuel #2 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Check Fuel #2 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.