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Westheimer Shell

9503 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77063
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Westheimer Shell stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “hand-washing sink supplies” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Houston restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
20-21.19(c)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
86
Dec 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(b)(06)
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Toilet fixtures. toilet tissue not provided at each toilet at all times.
20-21.18(d)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
20-21.19(c)
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)
74
Apr 3, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 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)
Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79. (corrected on site)
20-21.01(b)(06)
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)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Westheimer Shell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Westheimer Shell on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Westheimer Shell?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink supplies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Westheimer Shell.

How does Westheimer Shell compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Westheimer Shell most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Westheimer Shell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Westheimer Shell have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Westheimer Shell inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Westheimer Shell is inspected around two times per year on average.

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