Vishala Grocery
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2025
61
Score
Vishala Grocery, located at 5815 Hillcroft St in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on April 28, 2025, resulting in a score of 61. The inspection identified ten minor violations, including issues with food storage, employee training on food safety and allergy awareness, and the availability of inspection reports to customers. Additionally, the facility was noted for using shipping containers and milk crates as storage racks.
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Inspection History
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint (003)
10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
61
Dec 5, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 15, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
17 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
43
Violations — Apr 28, 2025 Inspection
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented.
20-19(d)
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves.
20-21.03(a)(02)c
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. poisonous / toxic materials unnecessary for the operation / maintenance of the establishment / cleaning and sanitization of equipment and utensils / control of insects and rodents are prohibited in the food establishment; provided, this requirement does not apply to packaged poisonous / toxic materials that are for retail sale. restricted use pesticides specified in item (03)c of this subsection shall meet the requirements specified in 40 cfr 152, subpart i, classification of pesticides.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(a)(01)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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