Fresh Houwse Grocery

9441 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77051
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
33
Score
High Risk

Fresh Houwse Grocery has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 17 violations.

Fresh Houwse Grocery's latest score of 33 falls below the Houston average of 88. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Reinspection (002)
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Food thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(A)
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
4-402.11(A)(3)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Except where a toilet room is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight- fitting and self-closing door
6-202.14
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
6-501.114(A)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
6-201.13(A)
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
6-201.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12(A)
Except as specified in subsection (c) of this section, a certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in food code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12.
TAC-228.31(b)
Food does not meet standards of identity
3-601.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
33
Aug 13, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
13 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.01(b)(06)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.
20-21.17(c)
Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.
20-21.18(c)
Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.
20-21.18(d)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
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)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings of toilet rooms and vestibules, not smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable. 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)
Cleaning equipment storage. after use, mops not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls / equipment / supplies.
20-21.28(e)
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)
Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.
21-244(b)
52
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fresh Houwse Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fresh Houwse Grocery on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Fresh Houwse Grocery compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Fresh Houwse Grocery most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Fresh Houwse Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fresh Houwse Grocery have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Fresh Houwse Grocery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.