Phoenicia Specialty Foods

12141 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Phoenicia Specialty Foods has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Aug 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
95
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Establishment operating prior to pre-operational inspection to determine compliance with approved plans / specifications.
20-25(c)
86
Jan 26, 2024
Complaint (003)
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2024
Reinspection (002)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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)
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean. (corrected on site)
20-21.23(a)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Phoenicia Specialty Foods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Phoenicia Specialty Foods on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Phoenicia Specialty Foods compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Phoenicia Specialty Foods most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Phoenicia Specialty Foods' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Phoenicia Specialty Foods have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Phoenicia Specialty Foods 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 Phoenicia Specialty Foods inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Phoenicia Specialty Foods is inspected around three times per year on average.