Motherland African Food Market and Halal Meat

11328 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 77072

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Motherland African Food Market and Halal Meat, the earliest from 2024. On Aug 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests, showing up one time.

Among Houston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Complaint (003)

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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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)

Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. using pesticides that have not been properly registered and approved by appropriate governmental authorities for the purpose of maintaining food service establishments in a sanitary condition. (corrected on site)

20-21.27(a)(02)

Jan 5, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations.

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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.

20-21.01(b)(06)

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]

Attachments. decorative materials in consumer areas attached to walls and ceilings not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.

20-21.23(g)

Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.

20-26(c)

Jan 31, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..

20-21.03(a)(01)

Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food. (corrected on site)

20-21.05(f)(01)

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Motherland African Food Market and Halal Meat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Motherland African Food Market and Halal Meat on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Motherland African Food Market and Halal Meat?

Across the inspection record, removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Motherland African Food Market and Halal Meat.

How does Motherland African Food Market and Halal Meat compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Motherland African Food Market and Halal Meat most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 87.

Has Motherland African Food Market and Halal Meat's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Motherland African Food Market and Halal Meat have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Motherland African Food Market and Halal Meat 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 Motherland African Food Market and Halal Meat inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Motherland African Food Market and Halal Meat is inspected around two times per year on average.

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