Sunrise African Supermarket

12639 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77099
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Sunrise African Supermarket, located at 12639 Bissonnet St in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 3, 2025. The inspection identified eight minor violations, including issues with food labeling, temperature control for time/temperature controlled for safety foods, and bulk food storage practices. Across six scored inspections, the facility has historically fallen into the medium-risk category.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
May 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 1, 2024
Reinspection (002)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Sep 26, 2024
Reinspection (002)
10 minor violations.
61
Sep 12, 2024
Complaint (003)
11 minor violations.
58
Mar 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations.
67
Violations — Dec 3, 2025 Inspection
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)
General. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(01)
General. bulk packaged food stored in food warehouse less than 6 inches from walls / stored on the floor / stored on unapproved racks / stored in a manner that does not permit cleaning of the storage area / stored in a manner that does not protect the foods from contamination by splash or other means.
20-21.03(a)(07)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
20-21.19(c)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(a)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(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 kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)