H. K. Food Mart
Last inspected: Mar 8, 2026
26
Score
H. K. Food Mart, located at 4909 W Orem Dr in Houston, TX, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 8, 2026, with a score of 26. This inspection identified 2 critical, 5 major, and 11 minor violations, including issues with food receiving procedures and handwashing sink equipment. Previous inspections for H. K. Food Mart have generally fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspection History
Mar 8, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
26
Oct 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Mar 8, 2026 Inspection
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
2-103.11(E)
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)
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)
A food establishment shall post a sign or poster, clearly visible to food employees, by all handwashing sinks. the sign or poster shall notify food employees to report symptoms and diagnosis information about their health as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food.
TAC-228.32
Food thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12
Food does not meet standards of identity
3-601.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
2-501.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins
5-501.17
Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place
5-501.114
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (b)with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment
5-501.113
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12(A)
Except as specified in(b) of this section, attachments to walls and ceilings such as light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall mounted fans, decorative items, and other attachments shall be easily cleanable
6-201.17(A)
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