Z & N Food Mart

4200 Denmark St, Houston, TX 77016
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Oct 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Z & N Food Mart's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Complaint (003)
12 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.01(b)(06)
Bulk food display, service. the sale of unpackaged food that is displayed and sold in bulk from a self-service container is authorized, provided that the self-service container has a tight-fitting lid that is securely attached to the container and kept closed except during service or refill; the container, lid and any other utensil are constructed of nontoxic materials that provide for easy cleaning and proper repair; a utensil equipped with a handle is provided and used for dispensing of food; and a conspicuous sign instructing the customer on the proper dispensing procedure is posted in the immediate display area.
20-21.05(i)(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)
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)
Cleaning frequency. food-contact surfaces of grills, griddles, and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens not cleaned at least once a day; except that this shall not apply to hot oil cooking and hot oil filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified in subsection (f) of this section. the food-contact surfaces of all cooking equipment shall be kept free of crusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.
20-21.11(a)(06)
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)
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 routinely inspecting the premises for the evidence of pests.\r\n
20-21.21(a)(02)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Living areas. operation of a food establishment conducted in a room used as living or sleeping quarters. food service operations shall be completely separated from any living or sleeping quarters by complete partitioning and solid, self-closing doors.
20-21.28(b)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
55
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Z & N Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Z & N Food Mart on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Z & N Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Z & N Food Mart most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Z & N Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Z & N Food Mart have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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