Long Drive Food Mart

6401 Long Dr, Houston, TX 77087

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Aug 19, 2024

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Long Drive Food Mart was last inspected on Aug 19, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 14 violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Long Drive Food Mart squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 19, 2024

Reinspection (002)

2 minor violations.

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Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.

20-21.21(b)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Aug 5, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

14 minor violations. 1 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)

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)

Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.

20-21.10(a)

Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.

20-21.11(a)(07)

Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.

20-21.12(g)

Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.

20-21.18(d)

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

20-21.18(c)

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)

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. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(c)

Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.

20-21.20(a)(03)

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures. storage area / enclosure for refuse / recyclables / returnables not maintained free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used, as specified in section 20-21.28(a)(03) / not maintained clean.

20-21.20(h)

Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.

20-21.21(b)

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 kept clean.

20-21.22(a)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.

20-21.23(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Long Drive Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Long Drive Food Mart on file is from Aug 19, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Long Drive Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Long Drive Food Mart most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Long Drive Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Long Drive Food Mart have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Long Drive 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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