Tidwell Food Mart
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
55
Score
The most recent inspection for Tidwell Food Mart, located at 3055 Tidwell in Houston, TX, was conducted on October 29, 2025, and resulted in a Moderate Risk score of 55. This inspection identified 12 minor violations, including issues with waste receptacle lids, hand-washing sink maintenance, and the availability of hand-washing signage. Across six scored inspections, Tidwell Food Mart has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
12 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
55
May 1, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 25, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
12 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
55
Jan 28, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
16 minor violations.
45
Violations — Oct 29, 2025 Inspection
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.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.19(d)
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 requirements. eggs. only clean and sound shell eggs, with shell intact and without cracks or checks / pasteurized liquid / frozen /dry eggs / pasteurized dry egg products shall be used, except that hard boiled, peeled eggs, commercially prepared and packaged, may be used and and may not exceed the restricted egg tolerances for u.s. consumer grade b as specified in tfer 228.63(c).
(corrected on site)
20-21.01(b)(04)
Cross contamination. except when combined as ingredients, raw animal foods such as fish, beef, lamb, pork, and poultry not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: using separate equipment for each type of food; preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; and arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(02)
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
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)
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures. storage area / enclosure for refuse / recyclables / returnables not maintained free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used, as specified in section 20-21.28(a)(03) / not maintained clean.
20-21.20(h)
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)
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)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
(corrected on site)
20-21.23(g)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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