Federal Food Store / Tip Top Grocery
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
70
Score
The Federal Food Store / Tip Top Grocery, located at 1644 Federal Rd in Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on August 7, 2025, with a score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations, including food containers not stored at least six inches above the floor and dispensing utensils not kept in a clean, protected location. Previous inspections for this grocery market have predominantly fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Apr 15, 2025
Reinspection (002)
15 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
47
Jan 8, 2025
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
70
Jul 5, 2024
Reinspection (002)
10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
61
Feb 21, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Violations — Aug 7, 2025 Inspection
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
General. containers of food stored on dollies / racks / pallets that are not easily moveable.
20-21.03(a)(02)b
Dispensing utensils used only for non-time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods (such as ice) not stored in a clean protected location.
(corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(02)
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)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.
20-21.11(c)(02)
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)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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