Dollar Tree #9644

1000 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Dollar Tree #9644 has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, “hand-washing signage” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Dollar Tree #9644 squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.

20-21.03(a)(02)

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)

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 5, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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Toilet room. toilet facility / vestibule, not kept clean / not in good repair / not free of objectionable odors.

20-21.18(c)

Sep 4, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations.

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Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.

20-21.18(d)

Hand-washing sink faucets. hand-washing sink not equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°f (38°c) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. hand-washing sinks in facilities providing custodial care for preschool age children that are used only by the children may provide only cold running water.

20-21.19(b)

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures. storage area / enclosure for refuse / recyclables / returnables not maintained free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used, as specified in section 20-21.28(a)(03) / not maintained clean.

20-21.20(h)

Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.

21-244(b)

Dec 19, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.

20-21.03(b)(01)

Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.

20-21.18(d)

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. 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.

20-21.20(a)(03)

\"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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollar Tree #9644 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dollar Tree #9644 on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dollar Tree #9644?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing signage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dollar Tree #9644.

How does Dollar Tree #9644 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Dollar Tree #9644 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Dollar Tree #9644's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dollar Tree #9644 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dollar Tree #9644 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 Dollar Tree #9644 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dollar Tree #9644 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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