Mesa Food Mart #1

8620 Mesa Dr, Houston, TX 77028
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Mesa Food Mart #1 is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
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Storage. outside storage areas / enclosures not constructed of durable and cleanable material / not large enough to store the garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse containers that accumulate / not kept clean.
20-21.20(b)(03)
Insect control devices, design and installation. devices used to electrocute flying insects that may impel insects or insect fragments not installed so that the device is not located over a food preparation area / not so that dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from falling on or being impelled onto exposed food / clean equipment / utensils / linens and unwrapped single-service articles.
20-21.21(c)(01)b
90
Feb 16, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented. (corrected on site)
20-19(d)
General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves.
20-21.03(a)(02)c
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
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)
Hand-washing sink supplies. prohibited common towels used.
20-21.19(c)
Storage. garbage and refuse containers / dumpsters / compactor systems / waste handling units for returnables and recyclables located outside not stored on or above a smooth durable surface of nonabsorbent material, such as sealed concrete or machine-laid asphalt, that is kept clean / maintained in good repair / sloped to drain.
20-21.20(b)(03)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mesa Food Mart #1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mesa Food Mart #1 on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Mesa Food Mart #1 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Mesa Food Mart #1 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Mesa Food Mart #1's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mesa Food Mart #1 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mesa Food Mart #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.