Gulf Freeway Valero
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
32
Score
The Gulf Freeway Valero, located at 8115 Gulf Fwy in Houston, Texas, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 19, 2026, with a score of 32. This inspection identified two critical violations, two major violations, and thirteen minor violations. Previous inspections for this facility have predominantly been medium-risk.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Complaint (003)
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
32
May 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
17 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
43
Aug 14, 2024
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations.
70
Feb 29, 2024
Reinspection (002)
8 minor violations.
67
Violations — Mar 19, 2026 Inspection
Operating without a valid permit
8-301.11
Operating without a valid permit
8-301.11(A)
The original food manager certificate shall be posted in the food establishment in a location that is conspicuous to consumers.
TAC-228.31(a)
Except as specified in subsection (c) of this section, a certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in food code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12.
TAC-228.31(b)
All food employees, except for the certified food protection manager, shall successfully complete an accredited food handler training course, within 30 days of employment.
TAC-228.31(d)
In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. paragraph (b) of this section does not apply to equipment for which the placement of a temperature measuring device is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the food because of the design, type, and use of the equipment, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steam tables, insulated food transport containers, and salad bars.
4-204.112(A)
Food thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12
Food shall be offered for human consumption in a way that does not mislead or misinform the consumer.
(corrected on site)
3-601.12(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(B)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
6-501.18
Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place
5-501.114
A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items, as specified under § 6-501.114, and clean
5-501.115
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
6-501.114(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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