Wilcrest Q-Mart

8601 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Wilcrest Q-Mart five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 29, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: nine violations last time, seven this time.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Wilcrest Q-Mart's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations.
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Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
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 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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
70
Mar 4, 2025
Reinspection (002)
10 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by eliminating harborage conditions.\r\n
20-21.21(a)(04)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
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)
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Toilet room. toilet facility / vestibule, not kept clean / not in good repair / not free of objectionable odors.
20-21.18(c)
Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.19(d)
61
Dec 13, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Cross contamination not prevented by separating ready to eat foods from raw fruits and vegetables, before they are washed as specified under section 20-21.04(b) of this code.
20-21.02(b)(03)e
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
Display equipment. except for nuts in shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling or washing by the consumer before consumption, food on display shall be protected from consumer contamination by the use of packaging or by the use of easily cleanable counter / serving line / salad bar protector devices / display cases / other effective means. enough hot or cold food facilities shall be available to maintain the required temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food on display. a food dispensing utensil shall be available for each container displayed at a consumer self-service unit such as a buffet or salad bar.
20-21.05(h)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not stored at least six inches (15 cm) above the floor on dollies / pallets / racks / skids designed as specified under section 20-21.03(a)2b of this code / not kept in closed cartons that protect them from contamination, except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law.
20-21.14(c)(01)
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)
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, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
67
Jun 12, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above.
20-21.03(c)(02)
Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.
20-21.05(f)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(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)
78
Dec 27, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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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)
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
20-21.05(f)(01)
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.
20-21.10(a)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not handled / displayed / dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination of surfaces that may come in contact with food or with the mouth of the user.
20-21.14(c)(02)
Hand-washing sink supplies. when disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles not conveniently located near the hand-washing facilities.
20-21.19(c)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wilcrest Q-Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wilcrest Q-Mart on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Wilcrest Q-Mart compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Wilcrest Q-Mart most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.

Has Wilcrest Q-Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wilcrest Q-Mart have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around seven violations compared to about nine previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wilcrest Q-Mart 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 Wilcrest Q-Mart inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wilcrest Q-Mart is inspected around three times per year on average.