Fresh Fruit and Veggie Express

1008 Gibbs, Houston, TX 77009

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. On Jul 31, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

When inspectors have written things up, applicability of article has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

That's lower than the typical Houston restaurant, which scores around 87. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 31, 2025

Complaint (003)

7 minor violations.

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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.

20-19(b)

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)

Storage. garbage and refuse containers / dumpsters / compactor systems / waste handling units for returnables and recyclables located outside not stored on or above a smooth durable surface of nonabsorbent material, such as sealed concrete or machine-laid asphalt, that is kept clean / maintained in good repair / sloped to drain.

20-21.20(b)(03)

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)

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)

General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.

20-21.28(a)(01)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fresh Fruit and Veggie Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fresh Fruit and Veggie Express on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Fresh Fruit and Veggie Express?

Across the inspection record, applicability of article has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Fresh Fruit and Veggie Express.

How does Fresh Fruit and Veggie Express compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Fresh Fruit and Veggie Express most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fresh Fruit and Veggie Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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