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Al-Shami

7919 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77063
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Al-Shami appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. The most recent visit was on Dec 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

“Temperature measuring device, food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint (003)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
82
Nov 3, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
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. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
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)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
78
Aug 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
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)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
74
May 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Al-Shami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Al-Shami on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Al-Shami?

Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring device, food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Al-Shami.

How does Al-Shami compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Al-Shami most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Al-Shami's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Al-Shami have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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