Hudson House

1966 W Gray, Houston, TX 77019
American
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Hudson House has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.

“Plumbing fixture installation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Houston facility scores 88, putting Hudson House on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Complaint (003)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. haccp plan requirements. food establishment engaging in reduced oxygen packaging without a variance or approved haccp plan (corrected on site)
20-19(f)(01)b
Special requirements. fish. freezing of fish, parasite destruction. raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish other than molluscan shellfish that are intended for consumption in their raw form not frozen as specified under section 20-21.03(b)(08) of this code before service or sale in ready to eat form. this subsection does not apply to [01] molluscan shellfish. [02] scallop product consisting only of the shucked adductor muscle. [03] tuna of the species thunnus alalunga, thunnus albacares (yellowfin tuna), thunnus atlanticus, thunnus maccoyii (bluefin tuna, southern), thunnus obesus (bigeye tuna), or thunnus thynnus (bluefin tuna, northern). [04] aquacultured fish, such as but not limited to salmon, carp, channel catfish, trout, and tilapia, that if raised in open water, are raised in net-pens; or are raised in land-based operations such as ponds or tanks and are fed formulated feed such as pellets that contain no live parasites infective to the aquacultured fish. [05] fish eggs that have been removed from the skein and rinsed as specified in tfer 228.72(a)(02). (corrected on site)
20-21.01(b)(08)a
General. packaged / unpackaged food stored in contact with water / un-drained ice. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(05)
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)
82
Oct 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
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General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
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)
90
Mar 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(01)
Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.19(d)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means. (corrected on site)
20-21.21(b)
86
Nov 16, 2024
Reinspection (002)
4 minor violations.
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General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
82
Sep 23, 2024
Reinspection (002)
9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 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)
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
Ice dispensing. between uses, ice transfer receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
20-21.05(e)
Time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. except when time is used as a public health control as specified in section 20-21.02(a)(02) of this code, time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be kept at an internal temperature of 41°f (05°c) or below or at a temperature of 135°f (57°c) or above during display and service, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in table 20-21.04-3 of this code or reheated as specified in table 20-21.04-01 of this code may be held for service at a temperature of 130°f (54°c) or above
20-21.05(a)
General. food employees not using the following cleaning procedures to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms. vigorous friction on the surfaces of the lathered fingers, finger tips, areas between the fingers, hands and arms (or by vigorous rubbing the surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms) for at least ten-15 seconds, followed by; thorough rinsing under clean, running warm water; followed immediately by thorough drying of cleaned hands and arms (or surrogate prosthetic devices) using a method specified in section 20-21.19(c) of this code. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(a)
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. kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following any interruption of operations during which time contamination may have occurred.
20-21.11(a)(02)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation. (corrected on site)
20-21.25(b)(03)
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Jun 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations.
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General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves.
20-21.03(a)(02)c
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
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
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. consumer advisory (disclosure). when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish are served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection) not including a description of the animal-derived foods, such as \"oysters on the half shell (raw oysters)\", \"raw-egg caesar salad\", and \"hamburgers (can be cooked to order) / identification of the animal-derived foods in a menu or other listing by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.
20-21.04(c)(06)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for cleaning nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment such as counters, dining table tops and shelves not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.
20-21.11(c)(03)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.
20-21.18(d)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hudson House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hudson House on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hudson House?

Across the inspection record, “plumbing fixture installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hudson House.

How does Hudson House compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Hudson House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Hudson House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hudson House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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