Lucky Food Store
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
82
Score
Lucky Food Store appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Hand-washing sink supplies” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Houston restaurant, which scores around 88. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Drain boards, utensil racks or easily movable dish tables of adequate size not provided for proper handling of soiled utensils prior to washing and for cleaned utensils following sanitizing / not located so as not to interfere with the proper use of the dishwashing facilities.
20-21.12(b)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
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)
82
Mar 4, 2025
Complaint (003)
5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
(corrected on site)
20-21.01(b)(06)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.20(a)(03)
Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains.
(corrected on site)
20-21.21(d)
Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by routinely inspecting the premises for the evidence of pests.\r\n
(corrected on site)
20-21.21(a)(02)
78
Jan 6, 2025
Reinspection (002)
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.20(a)(03)
95
Aug 21, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
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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)
Cleaning frequency. food-contact surfaces of grills, griddles, and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens not cleaned at least once a day; except that this shall not apply to hot oil cooking and hot oil filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified in subsection (f) of this section. the food-contact surfaces of all cooking equipment shall be kept free of crusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.
20-21.11(a)(06)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Living areas. operation of a food establishment conducted in a room used as living or sleeping quarters. food service operations shall be completely separated from any living or sleeping quarters by complete partitioning and solid, self-closing doors.
20-21.28(b)
General. walking and driving surfaces of all exterior area of food service establishment not kept free of litter.
20-21.28(a)(02)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucky Food Store last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lucky Food Store on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lucky Food Store?
Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink supplies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lucky Food Store.
How does Lucky Food Store compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Lucky Food Store most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has Lucky Food Store's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lucky Food Store have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lucky Food Store 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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