Shop-N-Go

4401 Irvington, Houston, TX 77009
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Sep 7, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Shop-N-Go stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Sep 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Shop-N-Go's 82 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
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)
82
Dec 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations.
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Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
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)
A three-compartment sink not used when washing, rinsing and sanitization equipment / utensils manually except where a three-compartment sink is not required under section 20-21.11(b) of this code, in which case the procedure may be performed in the two-compartment sink.
20-21.12(a)
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains.
20-21.21(d)
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)
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)
Cleaning equipment storage. after use, mops not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls / equipment / supplies.
20-21.28(e)
\"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)
64
Feb 14, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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Dispensing utensils used only for non-time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods (such as ice) not stored in a clean protected location.
20-21.05(f)(02)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not handled / displayed / dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination of surfaces that may come in contact with food or with the mouth of the user.
20-21.14(c)(02)
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shop-N-Go last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shop-N-Go on file is from Sep 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Shop-N-Go compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Shop-N-Go most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Shop-N-Go's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shop-N-Go have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shop-N-Go 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 Shop-N-Go inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shop-N-Go is inspected around two times per year on average.