Star Stop #46

5248 Allum, Houston, TX 77045

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Star Stop #46 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 16, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

The pattern that stands out is “using chemicals for sanitization”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Houston facility scores 88, putting Star Stop #46 on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 16, 2025

Reinspection (002)

7 minor violations.

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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)

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)

Toilet fixtures. toilet fixture not kept clean / not in good repair.

20-21.18(d)

Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.

20-21.19(g)

Floor junctures. in all new or extensively remodeled establishments utilizing concrete / terrazzo / ceramic tile / similar flooring materials, and where water flush cleaning methods are used, the junctures between walls and floors not coved / not sealed. in all other cases, the juncture between walls and floors shall not present an open seam of more than one-thirty-second of an inch.

20-21.22(f)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

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)

Feb 12, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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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)

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. (corrected on site)

20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]

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. (corrected on site)

20-21.15(c)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Feb 12, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations.

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Materials; general. materials not sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated cleaning and sanitizing / not resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition except for single-service and single-use articles.

20-21.10(a)

20-21.12(g)

Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.

20-21.19(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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Star Stop #46 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Star Stop #46 on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Star Stop #46?

Across the inspection record, “using chemicals for sanitization” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Star Stop #46.

How does Star Stop #46 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Star Stop #46 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Star Stop #46's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Star Stop #46 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Star Stop #46 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Star Stop #46 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Star Stop #46 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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