The Inspection Services Department carries out the general health & safety inspections of occupancies requiring a health permit within the jurisdiction of the City of Nacogdoches. The primary function of the Health Inspector is the interpretation, inspection and field compliance efforts of the technical codes and laws. These codes and laws are Federal, State and Local. In addition the Health Inspector with support from the Inspection Services Department carries out the responsibility of data entry, account billing and record keeping.

Health Inspectors Issue Mixed Results in Weekly Food‑Safety Checks Across Nacogdoches

NACOGDOCHES — A new round of health inspections for the week of April 24, 2026 shows a wide range of compliance among local restaurants, convenience stores, schools, and food trucks, with several businesses earning perfect scores while others were cited for sanitation, labeling, and equipment issues.

The inspections, conducted by health inspector Ke’, covered more than a dozen establishments across the city. Demerits ranged from 0 to 16, with the highest number issued to Nick’s #7 Valero on Douglass Road.

Highest Demerits: Nick’s #7 Valero (16)

Nick’s #7 Valero on Douglass Road received 16 demerits, the most of any location this week. Violations included:

• Unlabeled spray bottle with blue solution
• Missing anti‑siphon valve on outside hose bibb
• Missing use‑by dates on self‑serve sandwiches
• Lack of accurate thermometers in coolers and freezers
• Ten prepackaged dairy products discarded
• Handwash sinks not properly stocked
• Dirty ice bin exterior and unclean shelving
• Multiple water‑damaged ceiling tiles

These issues were documented directly in the report: “SPRAY BOTTLE WITH BLUE SOLUTION NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY LABELED… DISCARDED TEN (10) PRE PACKAGED DAIRY PRODUCTS… SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.”

Other Notable Inspection Results

Lucky Stop #5 — 13 Demerits

Lucky Stop #5 on East Main was cited for sanitation issues, improper storage of laundry detergent on the sales floor, missing bathroom supplies, lack of test strips, and missing use‑by dates on sliced meats.

Depot Chevron / Snappy Food Mart — 10 Demerits

Violations included inadequate hot water (later corrected), water‑damaged ceiling tiles, missing test strips, lack of paper towels at a handwash sink, and discarded prepackaged food items.

KFC (North Street) — 7 Demerits

Issues included inadequate hot water in bathrooms, malfunctioning handwash sinks, grease and flour buildup near the dumpster, and damaged wall and floor areas.

Subway (North Street) — 6 Demerits

Cited for needing a backflow preventer, missing thermometers, and damaged floors and walls.

Aperitivo Café & Gelato — 5 Demerits

Violations included missing use‑by dates and one discarded milk product.

D’ Gorditas on University — 5 Demerits

Cited for missing use‑by dates, lack of visible thermometers, and damaged flooring.

Taco Bell (North Street) — 4 Demerits

Issues included improper scoop storage (corrected on site), open dumpster lids, a broken men’s urinal, and excess grease in the grease bin.

Burger King (North Street) — 4 Demerits

Cited for damaged floors and walls, dirty vents, and a missing freezer thermometer.

Little Caesars — 4 Demerits

Violations included damaged flooring and an uncapped cleaning solution (corrected on site).

Family Dollar (Douglass Road) — 3 Demerits

Several prepackaged food items were discarded on site, and a damaged bathroom tank lid was noted.

Clear Springs — 2 Demerits

Cited for unclean walls and damaged flooring.

Fredonia Early Childhood Center — 1 Demerit

The only issue was flooring that needs to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Perfect Scores Across Multiple Locations

Several establishments earned 0 demerits and were deemed 100 percent compliant, including:

• Chick‑fil‑A (North Street)
• Homegrown Coffee Co. food truck
• Snowmies Shaved Ice
• Lovin’ From My Oven food truck
• NISD Central Kitchen
• Brooks‑Quinn‑Jones Elementary School

Reports for these locations noted that commissaries, paperwork, logs, and receipts were all current and compliant.

Overall Trends

This week’s inspections highlight recurring issues across multiple establishments, including:

• Missing or inaccurate thermometers
• Damaged floors and walls
• Improper labeling and missing use‑by dates
• Inadequate hot water at sinks
• Sanitation lapses around dumpsters and prep areas

At the same time, several businesses — particularly schools and food trucks — demonstrated full compliance with health standards.

Inspection Report