Sprouts
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
78
Score
Sprouts, located at 195 Yale St, Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on 2025-09-29. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with hand-washing signage, special ventilation filter cleanliness, and the thawing of reduced oxygen packaged fish. Across three scored inspections, Sprouts has maintained a historical pattern of low-risk assessments.
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Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Complaint (003)
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 19, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Mar 9, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Sep 29, 2025 Inspection
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.
20-21.19(g)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Thawing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use not removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration as specified in item (01) of this subsection, or prior to, or immediately upon completion of thawing using procedures specified in item (02) of this subsection.
20-21.04(j)
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)
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