Breaktime Shell

9602 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Breaktime Shell stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 14, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: eight violations last time, six this time.

Restaurants in Houston average 87, so Breaktime Shell trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
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Condemnation and disposition of contaminated food. tagged food / equipment used/not held pursuant pending disposition.
20-02
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)
Sinks. food establishment not provided with a three-compartment sink in addition to the hand-washing sinks required under section 20-21.19 of this code except that a mobile food unit may have a two-compartment sink and except that no utensil-washing sink shall be required in a packaged-food-only food establishment.
20-21.11(b)
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)
Cleaning physical facilities. utility facilities. in new / extensively remodeled establishments and in those establishments not required to have a two- or three-compartment utensil-washing sink, at least one utility sink or curbed cleaning facility with a floor drain shall be provided and used for cleaning and for the disposal of mop water or similar liquid wastes.
20-21.23(i)(02)
Operating a frozen dessert retail establishment without possessing a permit for the affected premises / mobile unit.
20-39(b)
74
Jul 17, 2024
Reinspection (002)
8 minor violations.
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Sinks. food establishment not provided with a three-compartment sink in addition to the hand-washing sinks required under section 20-21.19 of this code except that a mobile food unit may have a two-compartment sink and except that no utensil-washing sink shall be required in a packaged-food-only food establishment.
20-21.11(b)
Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.
20-21.18(d)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not installed according to all applicable laws / not located to permit convenient use by all employees in food preparation areas / food dispensing areas / utensil-washing areas.
20-21.19(a)
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)
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)
Cleaning physical facilities. utility facilities. in new / extensively remodeled establishments and in those establishments not required to have a two- or three-compartment utensil-washing sink, at least one utility sink or curbed cleaning facility with a floor drain shall be provided and used for cleaning and for the disposal of mop water or similar liquid wastes.
20-21.23(i)(02)
Converting existing structure to use as food establishment by remodeling / alterations before submitting properly prepared plans / specifications for approval.
20-25(a)
Operating a food service establishment to act as a generator at any site for which a current and valid generator registration certificate has not been issued under this division.
47-421(b)
67
Jun 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations.
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Toilet room. toilet room opening directly into room in which food is prepared / utensils are washed.
20-21.18(c)
Sinks. food establishment not provided with a three-compartment sink in addition to the hand-washing sinks required under section 20-21.19 of this code except that a mobile food unit may have a two-compartment sink and except that no utensil-washing sink shall be required in a packaged-food-only food establishment.
20-21.11(b)
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. at least the minimum number of hand-washing sinks as required by applicable laws not provided. if approved and capable of removing the types of soils encountered in the food operations involved, automatic hand-washing facilities may be substituted for hand-washing lavatories in a food establishment that has at least one hand-washing sink.
20-21.19(a)
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)
Cleaning physical facilities. utility facilities. in new / extensively remodeled establishments and in those establishments not required to have a two- or three-compartment utensil-washing sink, at least one utility sink or curbed cleaning facility with a floor drain shall be provided and used for cleaning and for the disposal of mop water or similar liquid wastes.
20-21.23(i)(02)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Converting existing structure to use as food establishment by remodeling / alterations before submitting properly prepared plans / specifications for approval.
20-25(a)
Operating a food service establishment to act as a generator at any site for which a current and valid generator registration certificate has not been issued under this division.
47-421(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Breaktime Shell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Breaktime Shell on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Breaktime Shell compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Breaktime Shell most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.

Has Breaktime Shell's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Breaktime Shell have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around six violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Breaktime Shell means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.