Star Stop #129

11050 S Post Oak Rd, Houston, TX 77035
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Star Stop #129, the earliest from 2024. On Oct 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “refrigerated storage”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Houston facility scores 88, putting Star Stop #129 on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations.
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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)
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)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
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”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Temperature measuring device, food. food temperature measuring devices accurate to ±02°f in the intended range of use not provided / not used to assure attainment and maintenance of proper internal cooking, holding, or refrigeration temperatures of all time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food if the thermometers are scaled only in fahrenheit. if the thermometers are scaled in celsius or dually scaled, they shall be accurate to ±01°c in the intended range of use. a temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses not provided / not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods, such as meat patties and fish fillets.
20-21.04(i)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
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)
Water under pressure. food establishment operating without hot and/or cold water under pressure. hot and/or cold water not available at establishment
20-21.15(c)
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures. storage area / enclosure for refuse / recyclables / returnables not maintained free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used, as specified in section 20-21.28(a)(03) / not maintained clean.
20-21.20(h)
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
58
Apr 20, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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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”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. permit holder failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in items (06) and (07) of this subsection by using brochures / deli case or menu advisories / label statements / table tents / placards / other effective written means when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish is served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection).
20-21.04(c)(05)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
78
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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\"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)
95
Jun 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Water under pressure. hot water is less 100°f (38°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment.
20-21.15(c)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Star Stop #129 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Star Stop #129 on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Star Stop #129?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Star Stop #129.

How does Star Stop #129 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Star Stop #129 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Star Stop #129's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Star Stop #129 have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Star Stop #129 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.