Stop N Joy (Valero Gasoline)

999 Lockwood, Houston, TX 77020
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: May 6, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Stop N Joy (Valero Gasoline) three times, with records going back to 2024. On May 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2025
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)
Design and fabrication; general. all equipment and utensils, including plasticware, not designed / not fabricated for durability under conditions of normal use / not resistant to denting, buckling, pitting, chipping, and crazing. cast iron may be used as a food-contact surface only if the surface is heated, such as in grills, griddle tops and skillets.
20-21.10(b)(01)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(07)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws. (corrected on site)
20-21.17(a)
Storage. garbage and refuse containers / dumpsters / compactor systems / waste handling units for returnables and recyclables located outside not stored on or above a smooth durable surface of nonabsorbent material, such as sealed concrete or machine-laid asphalt, that is kept clean / maintained in good repair / sloped to drain.
20-21.20(b)(03)
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)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.23(b)
70
Dec 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stop N Joy (Valero Gasoline) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stop N Joy (Valero Gasoline) on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Stop N Joy (Valero Gasoline) compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Stop N Joy (Valero Gasoline) most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Stop N Joy (Valero Gasoline)'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Stop N Joy (Valero Gasoline) have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Stop N Joy (Valero Gasoline) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.