Pine Grill Food Store

3906 Pinemont, Houston, TX 77018
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Pine Grill Food Store appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Pine Grill Food Store was last inspected on Oct 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

“Refrigerated storage” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Pine Grill Food Store trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Reinspection (002)
12 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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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)
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)
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
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”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. permit holder failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in items (06) and (07) of this subsection by using brochures / deli case or menu advisories / label statements / table tents / placards / other effective written means when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish is served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection). (corrected on site)
20-21.04(c)(05)
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]
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean. (corrected on site)
20-21.23(a)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
55
May 12, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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General. food not obtained from sources that comply with all laws relating to food and food labeling as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(a)
Cross contamination. except when combined as ingredients, raw animal foods such as fish, beef, lamb, pork, and poultry not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: using separate equipment for each type of food; preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; and arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
20-21.02(b)(02)
Cross contamination not prevented by cleaning equipment and utensils as specified under section 20-21.11(a) of this code and sanitizing as specified under section 20-21.12(e) of this code.
20-21.02(b)(03)a
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) and ready to eat food stored at 41°f (5°c) for more than seven days.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
82
Oct 23, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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)
General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves.
20-21.03(a)(02)c
Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.\r\n (corrected on site)
20-21.21(a)(01)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
82
May 1, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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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)
Materials; general. single-service and single-use articles. single-service articles / single-use articles reused.
20-21.10(a)(05)
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)
Controlling pests, generally. premises not kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents.
20-21.21(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pine Grill Food Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pine Grill Food Store on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pine Grill Food Store?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pine Grill Food Store.

How does Pine Grill Food Store compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Pine Grill Food Store most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Pine Grill Food Store's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pine Grill Food Store have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pine Grill Food Store means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.