Primo Hoagies-Houston

4015 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

American

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Primo Hoagies-Houston has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 22, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

“Insect control devices, design and installation” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Primo Hoagies-Houston's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

8 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)

Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.

20-21.10(a)

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 the premises for the evidence of pests.\r\n

20-21.21(a)(02)

Insect control devices, design and installation. devices used to electrocute flying insects that may impel insects or insect fragments not installed so that the device is not located over a food preparation area / not so that dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from falling on or being impelled onto exposed food / clean equipment / utensils / linens and unwrapped single-service articles.

20-21.21(c)(01)b

Floor junctures. in all new or extensively remodeled establishments utilizing concrete / terrazzo / ceramic tile / similar flooring materials, and where water flush cleaning methods are used, the junctures between walls and floors not coved / not sealed. in all other cases, the juncture between walls and floors shall not present an open seam of more than one-thirty-second of an inch.

20-21.22(f)

Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material.

20-21.27(b)

Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.

20-53(g)

\"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)

Feb 11, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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20-21.21(c)(01)b

Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.

20-21.23(g)

Sep 19, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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 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)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(a)

Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.

20-21.21(a)

General. at least 20 foot-candles (220 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 mm) above the floor in areas used for hand-washing / utensil-washing / equipment and utensil storage / in toilet rooms.

20-21.24(a)

\"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 30, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.

20-21.10(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Primo Hoagies-Houston last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Primo Hoagies-Houston on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Primo Hoagies-Houston?

Across the inspection record, “insect control devices, design and installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Primo Hoagies-Houston.

How does Primo Hoagies-Houston compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Primo Hoagies-Houston most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.

Has Primo Hoagies-Houston's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Primo Hoagies-Houston have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Primo Hoagies-Houston means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Primo Hoagies-Houston inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Primo Hoagies-Houston is inspected around two times per year on average.

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