Starbucks E-24

3950 S Terminal Rd, Houston, TX 77032
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 1, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Starbucks E-24, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 1, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Starbucks E-24 since Mar 1, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

“Prohibited storage area” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Starbucks E-24 is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 1, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
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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)
95
Dec 21, 2023
Reinspection (002)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Prohibited storage area. food equipment / utensils / laundered linens / single-service and single-use articles shall not be stored in locker rooms / toilet rooms / vestibules / garbage rooms / mechanical rooms / under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips / under open stairwells / under other sources of contamination is prohibited except that laundered linens and single-service and single-use articles that are packaged or in a facility such as a cabinet may be stored in a locker room.
20-21.14(d)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(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)
Cleaning equipment storage. after use, mops not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls / equipment / supplies.
20-21.28(e)
General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.
20-21.28(a)(01)
67
Dec 15, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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General. food not in sound condition / safe for human consumption / free from spoilage, filth, other contaminants. food prepared in or obtained from an unlicensed private home or other unlicensed food establishment is considered to be from an unapproved source and may not be used or offered for sale for human consumption in or from a food establishment.
20-21.01(a)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Prohibited storage area. food equipment / utensils / laundered linens / single-service and single-use articles shall not be stored in locker rooms / toilet rooms / vestibules / garbage rooms / mechanical rooms / under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips / under open stairwells / under other sources of contamination is prohibited except that laundered linens and single-service and single-use articles that are packaged or in a facility such as a cabinet may be stored in a locker room.
20-21.14(d)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Storage, separation of materials. poisonous or toxic materials not stored so they cannot contaminate food / equipment / utensils / linens / single-service and single-use articles. this may be accomplished by separating the poisonous / toxic material by spacing / partitioning and locating the poisonous / toxic material in an area that is not above food / equipment / utensils / linens / single-service or single-use articles. this item does not apply to equipment or utensil cleaners or sanitizers that are stored in utensil-washing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food / equipment / utensils / linens / or single-service or single-use articles. (corrected on site)
20-21.27(c)
Cleaning equipment storage. after use, mops not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls / equipment / supplies.
20-21.28(e)
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks E-24 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks E-24 on file is from Mar 1, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks E-24?

Across the inspection record, “prohibited storage area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starbucks E-24.

How does Starbucks E-24 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Starbucks E-24 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Starbucks E-24's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Starbucks E-24 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks E-24 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.