The Den
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
37
Score
The most recent inspection for The Den, located at 4835 Calhoun Rd in Houston, TX, was conducted on March 16, 2026, and resulted in a high-risk score of 37. This inspection identified 2 critical, 3 major, and 8 minor violations, including issues with handwashing facilities and the cleanliness of food-contact surfaces. While this inspection indicated a higher risk level, the facility's historical pattern across five scored inspections has predominantly been low-risk.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
37
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Jun 13, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Mar 16, 2026 Inspection
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
4-602.11(E)
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
The food establishment shall maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler training course for each food employee.
TAC-228.31(E)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(A)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (b)with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment
5-501.113
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12(A)
No smoking signs not posted in public place
COH-21-244(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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