Sellers Bros #17

5900 Renwick Dr, Houston, TX 77081
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Sellers Bros #17 has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from May 22, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.

Looking across the full record, “bulk food display, service” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Houston restaurant, which scores around 88. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
General. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(01)
General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves.
20-21.03(a)(02)c
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)
Bulk food display, service. the sale of unpackaged food that is displayed and sold in bulk from a self-service container is authorized, provided that the self-service container has a tight-fitting lid that is securely attached to the container and kept closed except during service or refill; the container, lid and any other utensil are constructed of nontoxic materials that provide for easy cleaning and proper repair; a utensil equipped with a handle is provided and used for dispensing of food; and a conspicuous sign instructing the customer on the proper dispensing procedure is posted in the immediate display area.
20-21.05(i)(01)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)
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)
70
Apr 25, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Bulk food display, service. the sale of unpackaged food that is displayed and sold in bulk from a self-service container is authorized, provided that the self-service container has a tight-fitting lid that is securely attached to the container and kept closed except during service or refill; the container, lid and any other utensil are constructed of nontoxic materials that provide for easy cleaning and proper repair; a utensil equipped with a handle is provided and used for dispensing of food; and a conspicuous sign instructing the customer on the proper dispensing procedure is posted in the immediate display area.
20-21.05(i)(01)
Temperature and pressure measuring devices. ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices not maintained in good repair / not accurate within the intended range of use.
20-21.10(f)
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(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)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sellers Bros #17 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sellers Bros #17 on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sellers Bros #17?

Across the inspection record, “bulk food display, service” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sellers Bros #17.

How does Sellers Bros #17 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Sellers Bros #17 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Sellers Bros #17's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sellers Bros #17 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sellers Bros #17 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.