Circle K # 2742318
Last inspected: Nov 30, 2025
74
Score
The Circle K located at 1816 Shepherd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 30, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with refrigerated storage, proper disposal of time/temperature controlled for safety foods, and cleaning frequency for food-contact surfaces. Historically, this facility has had mostly low-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Nov 30, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
74
Dec 15, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 13, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Nov 30, 2025 Inspection
Refrigerated storage. disposition of ready to eat foods. not discarding time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) , ready to eat food where either temperature or time combination has exceeded.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(11)
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)
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures. storage area / enclosure for refuse / recyclables / returnables not maintained free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used, as specified in section 20-21.28(a)(03) / not maintained clean.
20-21.20(h)
Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains.
(corrected on site)
20-21.21(d)
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)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
(corrected on site)
21-244(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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