Flower Child.

1533 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008

American

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Flower Child. has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Flower Child.'s latest score of 78 falls below the Houston average of 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Complaint (003)

5 minor violations.

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Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.

20-21.10(a)

Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.

20-21.17(c)

Floor drains. properly installed trapped floor drains not provided in floors that are water-flushed for cleaning / that receive discharges of water or other fluid waste from equipment / in areas where pressure spray methods for cleaning equipment are used. the floors shall be constructed only of sealed concrete, terrazzo, ceramic tile or similar materials, and shall be graded to drain.

20-21.22(d)

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)

Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.

20-21.25(b)(03)

Apr 22, 2025

Complaint (003)

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Storage. outside storage areas / enclosures not constructed of durable and cleanable material / not large enough to store the garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse containers that accumulate / not kept clean.

20-21.20(b)(03)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair. (corrected on site)

20-21.23(a)

Mar 17, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(c)(02)

Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.

20-21.20(a)(03)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Aug 1, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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Storage. glasses and cups not stored inverted / other stored utensils not covered or inverted, wherever practical.

20-21.14(b)(03)

Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.

20-53(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flower Child. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flower Child. on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Flower Child. compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Flower Child. most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Flower Child.'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Flower Child. have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flower Child. means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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