Leighton's House of Lamb + Ramen

4405 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77004
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Leighton's House Of Lamb + Ramen, located at 4405 Emancipation Ave in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on November 18, 2025. This inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues with food storage containers, consumer advisories for raw or undercooked foods, and cleaning frequency for nonfood-contact surfaces. The facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections over seven scored events.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
70
Nov 12, 2025
Reinspection (002)
11 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
58
Oct 14, 2025
Complaint (003)
11 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
58
Jul 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations.
67
Feb 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations.
67
Mar 7, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Nov 18, 2025 Inspection
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers.. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(01)
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. permit holder failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in items (06) and (07) of this subsection by using brochures / deli case or menu advisories / label statements / table tents / placards / other effective written means when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish is 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). (corrected on site)
20-21.04(c)(05)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(07)
Storage. facilities for the storage of knives, forks, and spoons shall be designed and used to present the handle to the employee or consumer. (corrected on site)
20-21.14(b)(03)
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)
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)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)