Sam Food Store
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
78
Score
The most recent inspection for Sam Food Store, located at 6531 W 43Rd St in Houston, TX, resulted in a low-risk score of 78 with five minor violations. These violations included issues with cleaning frequency for equipment, the absence of a proper sanitizing test kit, and an inaccessible hand-washing sink for employees. Sam Food Store has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its two recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Feb 26, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations.
64
Violations — Nov 25, 2025 Inspection
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
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)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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