Shell Food Mart

11778 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77043
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Sep 13, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Shell Food Mart has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Shell Food Mart scores about where you'd expect for a Houston restaurant. 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 13, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
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)
Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.
20-21.17(c)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
86
Oct 18, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
20-21.19(c)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Storage, separation of materials. poisonous or toxic materials not stored so they cannot contaminate food / equipment / utensils / linens / single-service and single-use articles. this may be accomplished by separating the poisonous / toxic material by spacing / partitioning and locating the poisonous / toxic material in an area that is not above food / equipment / utensils / linens / single-service or single-use articles. this item does not apply to equipment or utensil cleaners or sanitizers that are stored in utensil-washing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food / equipment / utensils / linens / or single-service or single-use articles. (corrected on site)
20-21.27(c)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shell Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shell Food Mart on file is from Sep 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Shell Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Shell Food Mart most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Shell Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shell Food Mart have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shell 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.