Vishala Grocery
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
95
Score
Vishala Grocery has been inspected six times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The city-wide average for Houston sits at 88, putting Vishala Grocery on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Complaint (003)
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
95
Aug 11, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
(corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
90
Apr 24, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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General. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(01)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
(corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
82
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.
(corrected on site)
20-21.17(c)
Covering material installation. wall and ceiling covering materials not attached and sealed so as to be easily cleanable.
20-21.23(h)
90
Feb 7, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2024
Complaint (003)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge operating the food establishment / mobile food service unit not in full compliance with article ii.
20-19(d)
Temperature measuring device, food. food temperature measuring devices accurate to ±02°f in the intended range of use not provided / not used to assure attainment and maintenance of proper internal cooking, holding, or refrigeration temperatures of all time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food if the thermometers are scaled only in fahrenheit. if the thermometers are scaled in celsius or dually scaled, they shall be accurate to ±01°c in the intended range of use. a temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses not provided / not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods, such as meat patties and fish fillets.
20-21.04(i)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vishala Grocery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vishala Grocery on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Vishala Grocery compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Vishala Grocery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.
Has Vishala Grocery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vishala Grocery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vishala Grocery 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 Vishala Grocery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vishala Grocery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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