Rick's Grocery
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
61
Score
Rick's Grocery, located at 7550 Creekbend Dr in Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on September 3, 2025, with a score of 61. This inspection identified ten minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, labeling of manufactured food, and cold storage temperatures for time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food. The facility's inspection history shows a pattern of medium-risk findings across four previous inspections.
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Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations.
61
Feb 6, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations.
67
Sep 4, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
70
Feb 11, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Sep 3, 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.
20-20(c)
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)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
20-21.03(b)(09)
Dispensing utensil not stored in non-time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food with the handle above the top of the food within the covered container / equipment.
20-21.05(f)(06)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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]
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)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
Controlling pests, generally. premises not kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents.
20-21.21(a)
Wall protection. walls within water closet compartments / walls within two feet of the front and sides of urinals / hand-washing sinks / utensil-washing sinks / food sinks / mop or utility sinks / walls subject to damage from moisture not provided to a height of at least four feet above the finished floor with a smooth / light-colored impervious surface of a type not adversely affected by moisture or grease except that light-colored wall protection is not required in toilet rooms.
20-21.23(d)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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