Al-Shami
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
100
Score
Al-Shami has been inspected 11 times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.
Applicability of article accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
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)
Issuance of medallions. operator of a mobile food unit, other than a restricted unit, failed to provide written notice to the department, at least 2 business days prior to beginning operations or relocating operations any location not included on the current list of active locations.
20-22(c)(03)
Issuance of medallions. operator of a mobile food unit, other than a restricted unit, failed to provide health officer signed / notarized statement from the property owner including the name, address, and telephone number of the property owner or authorized agent.
20-22(c)(04)
Issuance of medallions. rrestroom not available for employees of mobile food unit with flushable toilets in a business establishment within 500 feet of the mobile food unit.
20-22(c)(05)
78
Feb 15, 2025
Complaint (003)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
90
Feb 10, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2025
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.
20-22(e)(01)c
90
Jan 30, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
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)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
(corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.
20-21.28(a)(01)
Sanitation. garbage and refuse storage facility for customer use not attached to the exterior of the mobile food unit / not insect and rodent-proof.
20-22(d)(05)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.
20-22(e)(01)c
67
Jan 8, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2025
Complaint (003)
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
General. enough potable water for the needs of the food establishment not provided from a source constructed and operated according to all applicable laws.
20-21.15(a)
Issuance of medallions. operator of a mobile food unit, other than a restricted unit, failed to provide health officer signed / notarized statement from the property owner including the name, address, and telephone number of the property owner or authorized agent.
20-22(c)(04)
Issuance of medallions. operator of mobile food unit failed to display in the mobile food unit in plain view of the public the proof of restroom availibility statement.
20-22(c)(05)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.
20-22(e)(01)c
Operating a mobile food service unit without a valid medallion.
20-37(b)
74
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2024
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations.
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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.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Al-Shami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Al-Shami on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Al-Shami?
Across the inspection record, applicability of article has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Al-Shami.
How does Al-Shami compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Al-Shami most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 87.
Has Al-Shami's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Al-Shami have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.
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.
How often is Al-Shami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Al-Shami is inspected around six times per year on average.
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