Family Dollar # 21540

2617 Fulton, Houston, TX 77009

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Family Dollar # 21540 has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Family Dollar # 21540's latest score of 100 sits above the Houston average of 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 25, 2024

Complaint (003)

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

20-21.23(a)

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. 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)

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)

Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by using appropriate methods of pest control, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under section 20-21.27 of this code.\r\n

20-21.21(a)(03)

Feb 16, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

20-20(c)

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

20-21.23(a)

\"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 Family Dollar # 21540 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Family Dollar # 21540 on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Family Dollar # 21540 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Family Dollar # 21540 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Family Dollar # 21540's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Family Dollar # 21540 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Family Dollar # 21540 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 Family Dollar # 21540 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Family Dollar # 21540 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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