Wal-Mart #3579
Last inspected: Jan 11, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Wal-Mart #3579, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 11, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “plumbing fixture installation” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Wal-Mart #3579's latest score of 70 falls below the Kingwood average of 76. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 11, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
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)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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)
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)
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)
Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(b)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
70
Jun 26, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains.
20-21.21(d)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.22(a)
82
Jan 5, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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)
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
20-21.03(b)(01)
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)
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)
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)
70
Feb 29, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
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)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
(corrected on site)
20-21.12(g)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wal-Mart #3579 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wal-Mart #3579 on file is from Jan 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wal-Mart #3579?
Across the inspection record, “plumbing fixture installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wal-Mart #3579.
How does Wal-Mart #3579 compare to other restaurants in Kingwood?
Wal-Mart #3579 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Kingwood average of 76.
Has Wal-Mart #3579's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wal-Mart #3579 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wal-Mart #3579 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Wal-Mart #3579 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wal-Mart #3579 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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