Gessner Food 55 (Shell)

9091 S Gessner, Houston, TX 77074
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Gessner Food 55 (Shell). Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from zero to nine between inspections.

That's lower than the typical Houston restaurant, which scores around 87. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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)
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
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)
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)
General. at least 20 foot-candles (220 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 mm) above the floor in areas used for hand-washing / utensil-washing / equipment and utensil storage / in toilet rooms.
20-21.24(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)
Cleaning equipment storage. maintenance and cleaning tools such as brooms / mops / vacuum cleaners and similar equipment not maintained / stored in a way that does not contaminate food / utensils / equipment / single-use articles / single-service articles / linens.
20-21.28(e)
\"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)
64
Jul 29, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gessner Food 55 (Shell) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gessner Food 55 (Shell) on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Gessner Food 55 (Shell) compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Gessner Food 55 (Shell) most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.

Has Gessner Food 55 (Shell)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gessner Food 55 (Shell) have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around nine more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gessner Food 55 (Shell) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.