Valero Food Mart (Exxon Fuels)

11419 W Hardy Rd, Houston, TX 77076
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The Valero Food Mart (Exxon Fuels) located at 11419 W Hardy Rd, Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 22, 2026. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with handwashing procedures, manual sanitizing of food-contact surfaces, and the storage of single-service articles. Historically, this facility has maintained a pattern of medium-risk scores across its seven recorded inspections.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
74
Apr 11, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 12, 2024
Reinspection (002)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
82
Oct 22, 2024
Reinspection (002)
10 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
61
Jul 3, 2024
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
61
Jan 31, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations.
61
Violations — Jan 22, 2026 Inspection
General. food employees not using the following cleaning procedures to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms. vigorous friction on the surfaces of the lathered fingers, finger tips, areas between the fingers, hands and arms (or by vigorous rubbing the surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms) for at least ten-15 seconds, followed by; thorough rinsing under clean, running warm water; followed immediately by thorough drying of cleaned hands and arms (or surrogate prosthetic devices) using a method specified in section 20-21.19(c) of this code. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(a)
Manual sanitizing. food-contact surfaces of all equipment and utensils not sanitized by immersion in a chlorine solution in a manner that complies with one of the following; 25 ppm at a minimum temperature of 120of for 10 seconds when ph is <=10, 50 ppm at a minimum temperature of 100of for 7 seconds when ph is <=10, 50 ppm at a minimum temperature of 75of for 7 seconds when ph is <=8, or 100 ppm at a minimum temperature of 55of for 10 seconds when ph is <=10. (corrected on site)
20-21.12(e)(02)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not stored at least six inches (15 cm) above the floor on dollies / pallets / racks / skids designed as specified under section 20-21.03(a)2b of this code / not kept in closed cartons that protect them from contamination, except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law.
20-21.14(c)(01)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(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.
20-21.23(g)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)