Homefoods Warehouse
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2023, Homefoods Warehouse has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 20, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been moving in the right direction: 15 violations last time, six this time.
Looking across the full record, controlling pests, generally is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Complaint (003)
6 minor violations.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. haccp plan requirements. operating with a haccp plan not approved by health officer.
20-19(f)(01)a
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge operating the food establishment / mobile food service unit not in full compliance with article ii.
20-19(d)
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.
20-21.01(b)(06)
Grease traps. grease trap not located to be easily accessible for cleaning / operation / maintenance.
20-21.17(d)
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)
Food establishment construction / remodeling / alterations begun before submitting properly prepared plans / specifications for approval.
20-25(a)
74
Aug 8, 2025
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations.
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Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.
21-244(b)
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)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
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)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
70
Feb 4, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
23 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented.
20-19(d)
Inspections; reports. the person in charge failed to demonstrate knowledge.
(corrected on site)
20-20(b)
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)
General. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation.
20-21.02(a)(01)
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Hot storage. food temperature measuring device not available to check internal food temperatures of hot time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food for equipment not bearing thermometers.
20-21.03(c)(01)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
(corrected on site)
20-21.07(a)(03)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
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)
Grease traps. grease trap not of an approved type / not in an approved location outside the establishment, unless it is impossible.
20-21.17(d)
Toilet room. toilet room opening directly into room in which food is prepared / utensils are washed.
20-21.18(c)
Toilet fixtures. easily cleanable receptacles not provided for waste materials.
20-21.18(d)
Hand-washing sink installation. at least the minimum number of hand-washing sinks as required by applicable laws not provided. if approved and capable of removing the types of soils encountered in the food operations involved, automatic hand-washing facilities may be substituted for hand-washing lavatories in a food establishment that has at least one hand-washing sink.
20-21.19(a)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
20-21.19(c)
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)
Floor carpeting. carpeting is prohibited in food preparation, equipment and utensil-washing areas, food storage areas, and toilet room areas.
20-21.22(b)
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 easily cleanable.
20-21.22(a)
Utility line/duct installation. exposed utility service lines and pipes not installed in a way that does not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the walls and ceilings. utility service lines and pipes shall not be unnecessarily exposed on walls or ceilings in those areas listed in subsection (b) of this section. service lines behind counters used only for beverage preparation may be exposed on the inside counter walls if necessary for service and if kept to a minimum. if exposed in rooms or areas allowed in subsection (c) of this section, air conditioning / ventilation / heating ducts shall be of smooth rigid metal and designed with a circular cross-section.
20-21.23(f)
Converting existing structure to use as food establishment by remodeling / alterations before submitting properly prepared plans / specifications for approval.
20-25(a)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
\"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)
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Dec 13, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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General. bulk packaged food stored in food warehouse less than 6 inches from walls / stored on the floor / stored on unapproved racks / stored in a manner that does not permit cleaning of the storage area / stored in a manner that does not protect the foods from contamination by splash or other means.
20-21.03(a)(07)
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)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. 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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Homefoods Warehouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Homefoods Warehouse on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Homefoods Warehouse?
Across the inspection record, controlling pests, generally has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Homefoods Warehouse.
How does Homefoods Warehouse compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Homefoods Warehouse most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.
Has Homefoods Warehouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Homefoods Warehouse have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around six violations compared to about 15 previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Homefoods Warehouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Homefoods Warehouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Homefoods Warehouse is inspected around two times per year on average.
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