Stop N Buy Food Store

7228 W Gulf, Houston, TX 77040
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Stop N Buy Food Store appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Covering material installation. wall and ceiling covering materials not attached and sealed so as to be easily cleanable.
20-21.23(h)
86
Nov 14, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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)
95
Mar 25, 2024
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations.
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General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Protective shielding. light bulbs not shielded / coated / otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment / utensils / linens / unwrapped single-service or single-use articles, except as specified in subitems a and b of this item shielded / coated / otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be provided in areas used only for storing food and single-service articles in unopened packages if the integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them and the packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.
20-21.24(b)(01)
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]
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)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stop N Buy Food Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stop N Buy Food Store on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Stop N Buy Food Store compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Stop N Buy Food Store most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Stop N Buy Food Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stop N Buy Food Store have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Stop N Buy Food Store 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 Stop N Buy Food Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Stop N Buy Food Store is inspected around two times per year on average.