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Kempwood Food Mart

9492 Kempwood Dr, Houston, TX 77080
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Kempwood Food Mart appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Kempwood Food Mart was last inspected on Sep 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Kempwood Food Mart scores about where you'd expect for a Houston restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.
20-21.19(c)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Use of materials, container prohibitions, poisonous or toxic material containers. rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
20-21.27(d)(03)
86
Oct 14, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not handled / displayed / dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination of surfaces that may come in contact with food or with the mouth of the user.
20-21.14(c)(02)
Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains.
20-21.21(d)
86
Jun 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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)
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)
Toilet room. toilet facility / vestibule, not kept clean / not in good repair / not free of objectionable odors.
20-21.18(c)
Toilet fixtures. toilet fixture not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.18(d)
Cleaning equipment storage. after use, mops not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls / equipment / supplies.
20-21.28(e)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kempwood Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kempwood Food Mart on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Kempwood Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Kempwood Food Mart most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Kempwood Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kempwood Food Mart have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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