El Ahorro Supermarket #4

3107 Blalock, Houston, TX 77080

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Sep 13, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at El Ahorro Supermarket #4, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about seven violations before that.

Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2025

Reinspection (002)

8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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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)

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)

Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(09)

Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(c)(02)

Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.

20-21.10(a)

Storage. outside storage areas / enclosures not constructed of durable and cleanable material / not large enough to store the garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse containers that accumulate / not kept clean.

20-21.20(b)(03)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.

20-21.25(b)(03)

May 23, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.

20-21.01(b)(06)

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.

20-21.02(a)(01)

Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above.

20-21.03(c)(02)

Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) and ready to eat food stored at 41°f (5°c) for more than seven days. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(10)b

Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.

20-21.10(a)

Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.

20-21.23(b)

Aug 5, 2024

Complaint (003)

No violations found.

100

Feb 9, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.

20-21.19(d)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.

20-21.25(b)(03)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Ahorro Supermarket #4 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Ahorro Supermarket #4 on file is from Sep 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does El Ahorro Supermarket #4 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

El Ahorro Supermarket #4 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has El Ahorro Supermarket #4's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Ahorro Supermarket #4 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Ahorro Supermarket #4 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 El Ahorro Supermarket #4 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Ahorro Supermarket #4 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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