Dean's Grocery Deli

7127 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Dean's Grocery Deli has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
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)
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)
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)
Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains. (corrected on site)
20-21.21(d)
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dean's Grocery Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dean's Grocery Deli on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Dean's Grocery Deli compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Dean's Grocery Deli most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 87.

Has Dean's Grocery Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dean's Grocery Deli have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dean's Grocery Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.