Zip in Zip Out
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025
64
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The Zip In Zip Out, located at 8330 W Bellfort Ave in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on August 22, 2025. This inspection identified nine minor violations, including issues with date marking of ready-to-eat foods, the presence of thermometers in refrigerated units, and the availability of chemical sanitization test kits. Across four scored inspections, the facility has historically received medium-risk ratings.
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Inspection History
Aug 22, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations.
64
Oct 11, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
17 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
43
Feb 11, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Aug 22, 2025 Inspection
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
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)
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.
20-21.12(g)
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)
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, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.\r\n
20-21.21(a)(01)
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)
Floor carpeting. carpeting is prohibited in food preparation, equipment and utensil-washing areas, food storage areas, and toilet room areas.
20-21.22(b)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
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