Royal Halal Supermarket
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
95
Score
Public records show four inspections at Royal Halal Supermarket stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “special requirements” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Houston restaurants, the typical score is 88; Royal Halal Supermarket is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Reinspection (002)
1 minor violation.
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Special requirements. meat or poultry that is not a ready to eat food and when in a packaged form offered for sale or otherwise offered for human consumption not labeled to include safe handling instructions as specified in tfer 228.62(a)(06).
20-21.01(b)(12)
95
Sep 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Special requirements. meat or poultry that is not a ready to eat food and when in a packaged form offered for sale or otherwise offered for human consumption not labeled to include safe handling instructions as specified in tfer 228.62(a)(06).
20-21.01(b)(12)
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)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
(corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
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)
General. the traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and utensil-washing areas is prohibited.
(corrected on site)
20-21.28(a)(04)
General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.
20-21.28(a)(01)
74
Feb 19, 2025
Complaint (003)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Special requirements. meat or poultry that is not a ready to eat food and when in a packaged form offered for sale or otherwise offered for human consumption not labeled to include safe handling instructions as specified in tfer 228.62(a)(06).
(corrected on site)
20-21.01(b)(12)
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)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
General. at least 50 foot-candles (540 lux) of light not provided at a surface where a food employee may be working with food / with utensils / with equipment such as knives / slicers / grinders / saws where employee safety is a factor.
20-21.24(a)
78
Jul 18, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 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.
20-21.03(b)(09)
Temperature measuring device, food. food temperature measuring devices accurate to ±02°f in the intended range of use not provided / not used to assure attainment and maintenance of proper internal cooking, holding, or refrigeration temperatures of all time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food if the thermometers are scaled only in fahrenheit. if the thermometers are scaled in celsius or dually scaled, they shall be accurate to ±01°c in the intended range of use. a temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses not provided / not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods, such as meat patties and fish fillets.
20-21.04(i)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
20-21.08(f)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(07)
General. at least 50 foot-candles (540 lux) of light not provided at a surface where a food employee may be working with food / with utensils / with equipment such as knives / slicers / grinders / saws where employee safety is a factor.
20-21.24(a)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royal Halal Supermarket last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royal Halal Supermarket on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Royal Halal Supermarket?
Across the inspection record, “special requirements” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Royal Halal Supermarket.
How does Royal Halal Supermarket compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Royal Halal Supermarket most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.
Has Royal Halal Supermarket's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Royal Halal Supermarket have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Royal Halal Supermarket means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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