Wal-Mart #3584

5405 S Rice Ave, Houston, TX 77081
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Wal-Mart #3584 appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Wal-Mart #3584 was last inspected on Sep 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Wal-Mart #3584's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint (003)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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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)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(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)
Controlling pests, generally. premises not kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents.
20-21.21(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)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee. (corrected on site)
20-53(g)
74
Jul 1, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
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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)
95
Oct 29, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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)
Testing of the final rinse temperature not done by means of an irreversible registering temperature indicator or heat sensitive indicating paper traveling through the final rinse chamber in the same manner as equipment and utensils, at the dish level during a normal rinse cycle.
20-21.13(i)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(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)
Prohibiting animals. live animals not allowed on the premises of a food establishment, except as specified in item (02) and (03) of this subsection. (corrected on site)
20-21.28(f)(01)
74
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Hand-washing sink faucets. hand-washing sink not equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°f (38°c) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. hand-washing sinks in facilities providing custodial care for preschool age children that are used only by the children may provide only cold running water.
20-21.19(b)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wal-Mart #3584 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wal-Mart #3584 on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Wal-Mart #3584 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Wal-Mart #3584 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Wal-Mart #3584's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wal-Mart #3584 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wal-Mart #3584 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Wal-Mart #3584 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wal-Mart #3584 is inspected around two times per year on average.