Lanka-Mex Food Mart

9025 Winkler Dr, Houston, TX 77017
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Lanka-Mex Food Mart. The most recent report on file is from Aug 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 87. 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
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.
20-21.18(d)
95
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces. surfaces of equipment not intended for contact with food that are exposed to splash or food debris or otherwise require frequent cleaning not designed / fabricated to be smooth / washable / free of unnecessary ledges, projections, or crevices / readily accessible for cleaning / easily cleanable / not kept in good repair.
20-21.10(g)
Prohibited storage area. food equipment / utensils / laundered linens / single-service and single-use articles shall not be stored in locker rooms / toilet rooms / vestibules / garbage rooms / mechanical rooms / under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips / under open stairwells / under other sources of contamination is prohibited except that laundered linens and single-service and single-use articles that are packaged or in a facility such as a cabinet may be stored in a locker room.
20-21.14(d)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(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)
Wall protection. walls within water closet compartments / walls within two feet of the front and sides of urinals / hand-washing sinks / utensil-washing sinks / food sinks / mop or utility sinks / walls subject to damage from moisture not provided to a height of at least four feet above the finished floor with a smooth / light-colored impervious surface of a type not adversely affected by moisture or grease except that light-colored wall protection is not required in toilet rooms.
20-21.23(d)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.
20-21.28(a)(01)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lanka-Mex Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lanka-Mex Food Mart on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Lanka-Mex Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Lanka-Mex Food Mart most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 87.

Has Lanka-Mex Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lanka-Mex Food Mart have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lanka-Mex 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.