Jack's Grocery #5
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025
70
Score
Jack's Grocery #5 has been inspected three times since 2024. On Aug 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from two to seven between inspections.
Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
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)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not stored at least six inches (15 cm) above the floor on dollies / pallets / racks / skids designed as specified under section 20-21.03(a)2b of this code / not kept in closed cartons that protect them from contamination, except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law.
20-21.14(c)(01)
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)
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)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. using pesticides that have not been properly registered and approved by appropriate governmental authorities for the purpose of maintaining food service establishments in a sanitary condition.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(a)(02)
70
Oct 21, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
20-21.10(a)(07)
95
Feb 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
General. time without temperature control. except as specified under subitem d of this item, when time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food before cooking, or for ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food that is displayed or held for service written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment / not made available to the regulatory authority upon request. these written procedures shall specify methods of compliance with subitems b[01]-[03] or c[01]-[05] of this item; and methods of compliance with section 20-21.03(b)(02) of this code for food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control.
20-21.02(a)(02)a
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
20-21.10(a)(07)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
(corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jack's Grocery #5 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jack's Grocery #5 on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Jack's Grocery #5 compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Jack's Grocery #5 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.
Has Jack's Grocery #5's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jack's Grocery #5 have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around seven more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jack's Grocery #5 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 Jack's Grocery #5 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jack's Grocery #5 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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