Royal Oak Food Mart
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
86
Score
Royal Oak Food Mart appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at three versus five before.
The city-wide average is 87, putting Royal Oak Food Mart squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
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.
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)
86
Apr 25, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(02)c
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)
90
Jan 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
20-21.10(a)(07)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
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)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
67
Sep 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable.
20-21.03(b)(01)
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)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
78
Mar 5, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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)
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
Materials; general. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
20-21.10(a)(07)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royal Oak Food Mart last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royal Oak Food Mart on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Royal Oak Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Royal Oak Food Mart most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 87.
Has Royal Oak Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Royal Oak Food Mart have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Royal Oak Food Mart 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 Royal Oak Food Mart inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Royal Oak Food Mart is inspected around three times per year on average.
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