Fuel Valley
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
78
Score
Fuel Valley, located at 1441 W Gulf Bank Rd in Houston, TX, had its most recent inspection on 2026-02-09, which was categorized as low risk with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with plumbing fixture installation, cleaning frequency for certain equipment, and drain plugs in containers. Historically, Fuel Valley has had mostly medium-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Oct 22, 2024
Reinspection (002)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Jun 28, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Violations — Feb 9, 2026 Inspection
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 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[04]
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Storage. outside storage areas / enclosures not constructed of durable and cleanable material / not large enough to store the garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse containers that accumulate / not kept clean.
20-21.20(b)(03)
General. at least 20 foot-candles (220 lux) of light not provided at a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service, such as buffets and salad bars / where fresh produce / packaged foods are sold / offered for consumption / inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators. and at a distance of 30 inches (75 mm) above the floor in areas used for hand-washing, utensil-washing, and equipment and utensil storage and in toilet rooms. at least 10 foot candles (110 lux) of light shall be provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
20-21.24(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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