Smoothie Depot
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2025
70
Score
Smoothie Depot, located at 12344 Gulf Fwy in Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on November 22, 2025, with a score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, refrigeration thermometers, and the cleanability of food-contact surfaces. The facility has a history of medium-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 22, 2025
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
12 minor violations.
55
Jun 15, 2024
Reinspection (002)
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 14, 2024
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 3, 2024
Reinspection (002)
10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
61
Violations — Nov 22, 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)
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Design and fabrication; general. food-contact surfaces not easily cleanable / smooth / not free of breaks / open seams / cracks / chips / pits / similar imperfections / not free of difficult-to-clean internal corners and crevices / not finished to have smooth welds and joints.
20-21.10(b)(01)
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]
Storage. garbage and refuse containers / dumpsters / compactor systems / waste handling units for returnables and recyclables located outside not stored on or above a smooth durable surface of nonabsorbent material, such as sealed concrete or machine-laid asphalt, that is kept clean / maintained in good repair / sloped to drain.
20-21.20(b)(03)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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