Kroger #223
Last inspected: Oct 25, 2025
64
Score
Kroger #223, located at 4000 Polk in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on October 25, 2025, resulting in a score of 64. This inspection identified nine minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, date marking of refrigerated ready-to-eat foods, and the installation of plumbing fixtures. The facility has a history of moderate-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 25, 2025
Reinspection (002)
9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
64
Jun 2, 2025
Reinspection (002)
10 minor violations.
61
Jun 27, 2024
Complaint (003)
9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
May 29, 2024
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 26, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Oct 25, 2025 Inspection
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.
(corrected on site)
20-20(c)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
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)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(g)
Controlling pests, generally. premises not kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents.
20-21.21(a)
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 maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
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