Neighborhood Grocery Store

2817 Hardy St, Houston, TX 77009

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Oct 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Neighborhood Grocery Store has been inspected three times since 2023. On Oct 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Neighborhood Grocery Store's 82 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 19, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(09)

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)

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)

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.

20-21.21(d)

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Grease traps. grease trap not of an approved type / not in an approved location outside the establishment, unless it is impossible.

20-21.17(d)

\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited

21-244(a)

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Neighborhood Grocery Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Neighborhood Grocery Store on file is from Oct 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Neighborhood Grocery Store compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Neighborhood Grocery Store most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Neighborhood Grocery Store's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Neighborhood Grocery Store have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Neighborhood Grocery 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 Neighborhood Grocery Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Neighborhood Grocery Store is inspected around two times per year on average.

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