Jack in the Box #696
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Jack in the Box #696 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Jack in the Box #696's 67 doesn't quite reach. 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
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Complaint (003)
8 minor violations.
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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)
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)
Cleaning frequency. where equipment and utensils are used for the preparation of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food on a continuous or production-line basis, utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized at intervals throughout the day on a schedule based on food temperature, type of food, and amount of food particle accumulation. equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: \nexcept as specified in subitem b of this item, before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, pork or poultry / each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready to eat foods / between uses with raw fruits or vegetables and with time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods / before using or storing a food temperature measuring device. subsection (a)(03)a of this section does not apply if the food contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different raw meat and poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified in table 20-21.04-1 of this code than the previous type.
20-21.11(a)(03)
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)
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 kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
67
Feb 11, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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)
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 kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
(corrected on site)
21-244(a)
86
Oct 2, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
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)
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 kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
(corrected on site)
21-244(a)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jack in the Box #696 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jack in the Box #696 on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Jack in the Box #696 compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Jack in the Box #696 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has Jack in the Box #696's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jack in the Box #696 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jack in the Box #696 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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