Snap Grocery

218 W Cavalcade, Houston, TX 77009
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Oct 19, 2025
52
Score
High Risk

Snap Grocery appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 19, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “applicability of article”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Houston facility scores 88, putting Snap Grocery on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 19, 2025
Complaint (003)
13 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented.
20-19(d)
Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79. (corrected on site)
20-21.01(b)(06)
Refrigerated storage. disposition of ready to eat foods. not discarding time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) , ready to eat food where either temperature or time combination has exceeded. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(11)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
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)
Temperature and pressure measuring devices. indicating thermometers required for immersion into food or cooking media shall be of metal stem-type construction, numerically scaled, and accurate to ± 2°f in the intended range of use if scaled only in fahrenheit.
20-21.10(f)
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)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
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)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
\"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)
52
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
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)
90
Feb 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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)
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
Toilet room. toilet facility / vestibule, not kept clean / not in good repair / not free of objectionable odors.
20-21.18(c)
82
Jan 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
General. food not in sound condition / safe for human consumption / free from spoilage, filth, other contaminants. food prepared in or obtained from an unlicensed private home or other unlicensed food establishment is considered to be from an unapproved source and may not be used or offered for sale for human consumption in or from a food establishment.
20-21.01(a)
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)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers. (corrected on site)
20-21.20(a)(03)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Snap Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Snap Grocery on file is from Oct 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Snap Grocery?

Across the inspection record, “applicability of article” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Snap Grocery.

How does Snap Grocery compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Snap Grocery most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Snap Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Snap Grocery have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Snap Grocery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Snap Grocery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Snap Grocery is inspected around five times per year on average.