La Michoacana Super Market #1

8002 S Gessner, Houston, TX 77036

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at La Michoacana Super Market #1, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about eight violations before that.

“Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Houston average 87, so La Michoacana Super Market #1 is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 27, 2025

Reinspection (002)

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

10 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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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)

Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(09)

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)

Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food. (corrected on site)

20-21.05(f)(01)

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

20-21.10(a)

Sewage / liquid waste, not disposed of by a public sewage system or by a sewage disposal system constructed and operated according to all applicable laws.

20-21.16

General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.

20-21.17(a)

Toilet room. toilet facility / vestibule, not kept clean / not in good repair / not free of objectionable odors.

20-21.18(c)

Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be maintained in good repair.

20-21.22(a)

Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.

20-53(g)

Jan 10, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers.. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(a)(01)

Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food. (corrected on site)

20-21.05(f)(01)

Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not cleanable.

20-21.20(a)(03)

Containers. soiled receptacle/ waste handling unit for refuse / recyclables / returnables not cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent development of a buildup of soil / to prevent becoming attractants for insects / rodents.

20-21.20(a)(05)

General. at least 10 foot candles (110 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in walk-in refrigeration units / dry food storage areas / other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.

20-21.24(a)

Dec 12, 2023

Reinspection (002)

2 minor violations.

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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)

Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.

20-21.21(b)

Dec 11, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Michoacana Super Market #1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana Super Market #1 on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Michoacana Super Market #1?

Across the inspection record, “dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana Super Market #1.

How does La Michoacana Super Market #1 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

La Michoacana Super Market #1 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 87.

Has La Michoacana Super Market #1's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Michoacana Super Market #1 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Michoacana Super Market #1 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 La Michoacana Super Market #1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana Super Market #1 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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