Jack's Food Store

8702 Mesa Dr, Houston, TX 77028
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

The most recent inspection for Jack's Food Store, located at 8702 Mesa Dr, Houston, TX, on December 30, 2025, resulted in a Moderate Risk score of 64 due to nine minor violations. These violations included issues with permit holder compliance regarding food storage, preparation, and employee training, as well as concerns with the labeling of manufactured food and the display of bulk food items. Across five scored inspections, Jack's Food Store has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Reinspection (002)
9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2025
Reinspection (002)
13 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
52
Oct 14, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
18 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
41
Jan 7, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Dec 30, 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. (corrected on site)
20-19(d)
Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(b)(06)
Bulk food display, service. the sale of unpackaged food that is displayed and sold in bulk from a self-service container is authorized, provided that the self-service container has a tight-fitting lid that is securely attached to the container and kept closed except during service or refill; the container, lid and any other utensil are constructed of nontoxic materials that provide for easy cleaning and proper repair; a utensil equipped with a handle is provided and used for dispensing of food; and a conspicuous sign instructing the customer on the proper dispensing procedure is posted in the immediate display area.
20-21.05(i)(01)
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)
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)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
20-21.19(c)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)