Star Stop 126
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
90
Score
Star Stop 126 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On Nov 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “hand-washing sink installation”, which has been cited two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
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Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above.
20-21.03(c)(02)
Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by routinely inspecting the premises for the evidence of pests.\r\n
20-21.21(a)(02)
90
Nov 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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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 maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.19(d)
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)
General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.
20-21.28(a)(01)
82
Apr 12, 2024
Reinspection (002)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Toilet room. toilet facility / vestibule, not kept clean / not in good repair / not free of objectionable odors.
20-21.18(c)
Hand-washing sink faucets. self-closing / slow-closing / metering faucet not designed to provide a flow of water for at least 20 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.
20-21.19(b)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(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)
Cleaning equipment storage. maintenance and cleaning tools such as brooms / mops / vacuum cleaners and similar equipment not maintained / stored in a way that does not contaminate food / utensils / equipment / single-use articles / single-service articles / linens.
20-21.28(e)
74
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2024
Reinspection (002)
14 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Cleaning frequency. food-contact surfaces of grills, griddles, and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens not cleaned at least once a day; except that this shall not apply to hot oil cooking and hot oil filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified in subsection (f) of this section. the food-contact surfaces of all cooking equipment shall be kept free of crusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.
20-21.11(a)(06)
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]
Manual sanitizing. food-contact surfaces of all equipment and utensils not sanitized by immersion in a chlorine solution in a manner that complies with one of the following; 25 ppm at a minimum temperature of 120of for 10 seconds when ph is <=10, 50 ppm at a minimum temperature of 100of for 7 seconds when ph is <=10, 50 ppm at a minimum temperature of 75of for 7 seconds when ph is <=8, or 100 ppm at a minimum temperature of 55of for 10 seconds when ph is <=10.
20-21.12(e)(02)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not stored at least six inches (15 cm) above the floor on dollies / pallets / racks / skids designed as specified under section 20-21.03(a)2b of this code / not kept in closed cartons that protect them from contamination, except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law.
20-21.14(c)(01)
Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.
20-21.18(d)
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.
20-21.19(c)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(a)
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Storage. outside storage areas / enclosures not constructed of durable and cleanable material / not large enough to store the garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse containers that accumulate / not kept clean.
20-21.20(b)(03)
Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by eliminating harborage conditions.\r\n
20-21.21(a)(04)
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)
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)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. poisonous / toxic materials unnecessary for the operation / maintenance of the establishment / cleaning and sanitization of equipment and utensils / control of insects and rodents are prohibited in the food establishment; provided, this requirement does not apply to packaged poisonous / toxic materials that are for retail sale. restricted use pesticides specified in item (03)c of this subsection shall meet the requirements specified in 40 cfr 152, subpart i, classification of pesticides.
20-21.27(a)(01)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Star Stop 126 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Star Stop 126 on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Star Stop 126?
Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Star Stop 126.
How does Star Stop 126 compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Star Stop 126 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.
Has Star Stop 126's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Star Stop 126 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Star Stop 126 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 Star Stop 126 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Star Stop 126 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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