Star Stop 53

202 N 610 Loop W, Houston, TX 77008
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Star Stop 53 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 15, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: six violations versus three before.

Star Stop 53's latest score of 74 falls below the Houston average of 87. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.
20-21.18(c)
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)
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)
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)
74
Oct 30, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
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)
Insect control devices, design and installation. devices used to trap insects by adherence may not be installed above exposed food / clean equipment / utensils / linens and unwrapped single-service articles. (corrected on site)
20-21.21(c)(02)
86
Feb 20, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
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)
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)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Star Stop 53 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Star Stop 53 on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Star Stop 53 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Star Stop 53 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.

Has Star Stop 53's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Star Stop 53 have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Star Stop 53 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.