Kirkwood Food Mart

1822 S Kirkwood Rd, Houston, TX 77077

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Kirkwood Food Mart appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The most recent inspection turned up three violations, more than the two found previously.

Across the inspection history, hand-washing signage is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 25, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(a)(06)

Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.

20-21.19(g)

May 19, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Materials; general. canvas cloths. with the exception of approved easily cleanable belts on equipment used for the conveying or shaping and conveying of bakery products in the precooked stage and napkins used when serving bread and rolls, use of canvas cloths or other cloth materials as food-contact surfaces is prohibited. (corrected on site)

20-21.10(a)(06)

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. (corrected on site)

20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]

Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.

20-21.19(g)

Nov 25, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..

20-21.03(a)(01)

Feb 1, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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General. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority. (corrected on site)

20-21.02(a)(01)

Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.

20-21.10(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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kirkwood Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kirkwood Food Mart on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kirkwood Food Mart?

Across the inspection record, hand-washing signage has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kirkwood Food Mart.

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

Kirkwood Food Mart most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 87.

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

No. Recent inspections at Kirkwood Food Mart have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kirkwood 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.

How often is Kirkwood Food Mart inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kirkwood Food Mart is inspected around three times per year on average.

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