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Thrifty Food Store

10303 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77071
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Thrifty Food Store is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Oct 28, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “using chemicals for sanitization” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Thrifty Food Store's latest score of 70 falls below the Houston average of 88. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations.
View 7 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)
Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(b)(06)
Cleaning frequency. dishwashing machines, the compartments of sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, or raw foods or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other equipment used to substitute for drainboards as specified in section 20-21.12(b) of this code not cleaned before use; throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and to ensure that the equipment performs its intended function; and if used, at least every 24 hours.
20-21.11(a)(10)
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)
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)
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)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers.
20-21.20(a)(03)
70
Feb 27, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 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. (corrected on site)
20-20(c)
Cleaning frequency. equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils not clean to sight and touch.
20-21.11(a)(13)
Cleaning frequency. dishwashing machines, the compartments of sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, or raw foods or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other equipment used to substitute for drainboards as specified in section 20-21.12(b) of this code not cleaned before use; throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and to ensure that the equipment performs its intended function; and if used, at least every 24 hours.
20-21.11(a)(10)
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 room. toilet facility / vestibule, not kept clean / not in good repair / not free of objectionable odors.
20-21.18(c)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
20-21.19(c)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Cleaning equipment storage. maintenance and cleaning tools such as brooms / mops / vacuum cleaners and similar equipment not stored in an orderly manner to facilitate the cleaning of the storage location.
20-21.28(e)
Person in control of an area where smoking is prohibited failed to request a person known to be smoking to extinguish the burning tobacco product.
21-247(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thrifty Food Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thrifty Food Store on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thrifty Food Store?

Across the inspection record, “using chemicals for sanitization” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thrifty Food Store.

How does Thrifty Food Store compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Thrifty Food Store most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Thrifty Food Store's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Thrifty Food Store have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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