Falcon Express

13345 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77077
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Aug 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The last inspection found four violations, up from two the time before.

Refrigerated storage comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Houston facility scores 87, putting Falcon Express on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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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
Aug 11, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
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)
82
Nov 12, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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)
Cleaning equipment storage. maintenance and cleaning tools such as brooms / mops / vacuum cleaners and similar equipment not stored in an orderly manner to facilitate the cleaning of the storage location. (corrected on site)
20-21.28(e)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Falcon Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Falcon Express on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Falcon Express?

Across the inspection record, refrigerated storage has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Falcon Express.

How does Falcon Express compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Falcon Express most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.

Has Falcon Express's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Falcon Express have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Falcon Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.