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Midtown Market

218 Gray St, Houston, TX 77002
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Midtown Market has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from three violations up to four.

Hand-washing sink supplies comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Houston restaurant, which scores around 87. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
General. food stored in locker rooms / dressing rooms / garbage room / mechanical rooms / toilet room / vestibule / under open stairwell / other sources of contamination.
20-21.03(a)(03)
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 installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
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)
82
Sep 14, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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)
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. 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)
82
Dec 16, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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)
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)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Midtown Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Midtown Market on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Midtown Market?

Across the inspection record, hand-washing sink supplies has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Midtown Market.

How does Midtown Market compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Midtown Market most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.

Has Midtown Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Midtown Market have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Midtown Market 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 Midtown Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Midtown Market is inspected around two times per year on average.

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