Family Market

11902 Hempstead Rd, Houston, TX 77092

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Family Market six times, with records going back to 2024. On Nov 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Reinspection (002)

3 minor violations.

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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)

Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.

20-21.22(a)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.

20-21.23(a)

Oct 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2025

Reinspection (002)

7 minor violations.

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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)

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)

General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.

20-21.17(a)

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

20-21.18(d)

Containers. garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse not kept in durable / easily cleanable / insect-proof and rodent-proof containers that do not leak and do not absorb liquids. plastic bags and wet-strength paper bags may be used to line the containers, and they may be used for storage inside the food establishment.

20-21.20(a)(01)

Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be maintained in good repair.

20-21.22(a)

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

20-21.23(a)

Oct 25, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

7 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. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.

20-21.17(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)

Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.

20-21.20(a)(03)

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

20-21.23(a)

Prohibiting animals. live animals not allowed on the premises of a food establishment, except as specified in item (02) and (03) of this subsection. (corrected on site)

20-21.28(f)(01)

\"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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Family Market on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Family Market compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Family Market most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Family Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Family Market have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Family Market 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 Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Family Market is inspected around four times per year on average.

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