Snappys Food Mart Rankin

1127 W Rankin Rd, Houston, TX 77067
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Snappys Food Mart Rankin has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Snappys Food Mart Rankin was last inspected on Nov 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Plumbing fixture installation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Snappys Food Mart Rankin trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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General. food not obtained from sources that comply with all laws relating to food and food labeling as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(a)
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)
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, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
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)
78
Jan 17, 2025
Reinspection (002)
1 minor violation.
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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)
95
Oct 25, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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)
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 installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(a)
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)
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.21(b)
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Snappys Food Mart Rankin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Snappys Food Mart Rankin on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Snappys Food Mart Rankin?

Across the inspection record, “plumbing fixture installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Snappys Food Mart Rankin.

How does Snappys Food Mart Rankin compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Snappys Food Mart Rankin most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Snappys Food Mart Rankin's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Snappys Food Mart Rankin means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.