Federal Market
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
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Score
The Federal Market, located at 1301 Federal Rd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on August 7, 2025. This inspection identified 12 minor violations, including issues with permit holder compliance regarding food storage and employee training, a lack of conspicuous signage for inspection report availability, and the absence of written procedures for responding to contamination events. Previous inspections at this Houston, TX facility have also generally fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
12 minor violations.
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Jan 30, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
15 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Violations — Aug 7, 2025 Inspection
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented.
20-19(d)
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. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned at least every 24 hours, for iced tea dispensers and consumer self-service utensils, such as tongs, scoops, or ladles. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[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)
Toilet fixtures. toilet fixture not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.18(d)
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)
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)
General. equipment / utensils not in current use not stored in a clean and sanitary condition.
20-21.28(a)(03)
Prohibiting animals. live animals not allowed on the premises of a food establishment, except as specified in item (02) and (03) of this subsection.
20-21.28(f)(01)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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