Korner Food

1653 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77080
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Korner Food has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 10, 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 one violation per visit.

“Temperature measuring device, food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Houston restaurants, the typical score is 88; Korner Food is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
Time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. except when time is used as a public health control as specified in section 20-21.02(a)(02) of this code, time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be kept at an internal temperature of 41°f (05°c) or below or at a temperature of 135°f (57°c) or above during display and service, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in table 20-21.04-3 of this code or reheated as specified in table 20-21.04-01 of this code may be held for service at a temperature of 130°f (54°c) or above
20-21.05(a)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
20-21.08(f)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.
20-22(e)(01)c
74
Sep 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
90
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Korner Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Korner Food on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Korner Food?

Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring device, food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Korner Food.

How does Korner Food compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Korner Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Korner Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Korner Food have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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