Furr Senior High

520 Mercury Dr, Houston, TX 77013
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Furr Senior High, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Furr Senior High squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
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)
Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains. (corrected on site)
20-21.21(d)
90
Apr 15, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 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)
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)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
82
Nov 20, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Manual sanitizing. food-contact surfaces of all equipment and utensils not sanitized by immersion in a quaternary ammonium compound solution at a concentration according to the manufacturer’s label at a minimum temperature of 75f for an exposure time according to the manufacturer’s label. (corrected on site)
20-21.12(e)(04)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.20(a)(03)
90
Jan 29, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Furr Senior High last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Furr Senior High on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Furr Senior High compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Furr Senior High most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Furr Senior High's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Furr Senior High have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Furr Senior High 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 Furr Senior High inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Furr Senior High is inspected around two times per year on average.