Montgomery Food Store
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
82
Score
Public records show four inspections at Montgomery Food Store stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Montgomery Food Store's latest score of 82 falls below the Houston average of 88. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
20-21.10(a)(07)
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)
Single-service articles. except as specified under subsection (c)(03) of this section, single-service articles that are intended for contact with the mouth of the user not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser
(corrected on site)
20-21.14(c)(05)
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)
82
Jun 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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Ice dispensing. between uses, ice transfer receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
20-21.05(e)
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
20-21.10(a)(07)
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)
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)
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)
78
Sep 18, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
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Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
20-21.10(a)(07)
Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.
20-21.18(c)
90
Dec 28, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Ice dispensing. between uses, ice transfer receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
20-21.05(e)
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
(corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)(07)
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)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.
20-21.18(c)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Montgomery Food Store last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Montgomery Food Store on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Montgomery Food Store compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Montgomery Food Store most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has Montgomery Food Store's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.
How often is Montgomery Food Store inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Montgomery Food Store is inspected around two times per year on average.
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