Kelly's Food Store

110 Hardwicke, Houston, TX 77060
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from May 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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)
95
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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)
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)
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)
Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.
20-21.17(c)
Grease traps. grease trap not located to be easily accessible for cleaning / operation / maintenance.
20-21.17(d)
Toilet room. toilet facility / vestibule, not kept clean / not in good repair / not free of objectionable odors.
20-21.18(c)
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)
Storage. garbage and refuse containers / dumpsters / compactor systems / waste handling units for returnables and recyclables located outside not stored on or above a smooth durable surface of nonabsorbent material, such as sealed concrete or machine-laid asphalt, that is kept clean / maintained in good repair / sloped to drain.
20-21.20(b)(03)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(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)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kelly's Food Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kelly's Food Store on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Kelly's Food Store compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Kelly's Food Store most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 87.

Has Kelly's Food Store's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kelly's Food Store have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kelly's Food Store means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.