Jack in the Box
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
70
Score
The Jack In The Box located at 739 N Sam Houston Pkwy E in Houston, TX had a moderate risk inspection on July 31, 2025, with a score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues with cleaning frequency for nonfood-contact surfaces, the absence of a covered waste receptacle in the toilet room, and improper procedures for time without temperature control. Across three scored inspections, this facility has historically shown a pattern of low-risk outcomes.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Sep 20, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 11, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Jul 31, 2025 Inspection
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)
Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.
20-21.18(d)
General. time without temperature control. except as specified under subitem d of this item, when time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food before cooking, or for ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food that is displayed or held for service written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment / not made available to the regulatory authority upon request. these written procedures shall specify methods of compliance with subitems b[01]-[03] or c[01]-[05] of this item; and methods of compliance with section 20-21.03(b)(02) of this code for food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(02)a
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) and ready to eat food stored at 41°f (5°c) for more than seven days.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
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)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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