Shabu Shabu

5840 W Sam Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77072
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Shabu Shabu, located at 5840 W Sam Houston Pkwy in Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on December 17, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with date marking of ready-to-eat foods, storage in unclean or uncovered containers, and improper rapid cooling of time/temperature controlled for safety food. Across four scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Jun 10, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Nov 3, 2024
Reinspection (002)
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 31, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Feb 19, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Dec 17, 2025 Inspection
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
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
Refrigerated storage. rapid cooling temperatures. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cooled from 135°f (21° c) to 41°f (5°c) or below within 6 hours. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(02)a
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)
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)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)