Best Donuts

5869 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77096
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Best Donuts appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Best Donuts was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Houston restaurant, which scores around 88. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
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General. time without temperature control. except as specified under subitem d of this item, when time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food before cooking, or for ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food that is displayed or held for service written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment / not made available to the regulatory authority upon request. these written procedures shall specify methods of compliance with subitems b[01]-[03] or c[01]-[05] of this item; and methods of compliance with section 20-21.03(b)(02) of this code for food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control.
20-21.02(a)(02)a
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
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles used more than once.
20-21.14(c)(04)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.
21-244(b)
74
Jan 29, 2025
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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)
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(06)
90
Oct 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented.
20-19(d)
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)
General. when time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum time period of six hours: the food was not marked or otherwise identified to indicate: the time when the food was removed from 41°f (05°c) or less cold holding temperature control / the time that was six hours past the point in time when the food was removed from cold holding temperature control.
20-21.02(a)(02)c[03]
General. time without temperature control. except as specified under subitem d of this item, when time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food before cooking, or for ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food that is displayed or held for service written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment / not made available to the regulatory authority upon request. these written procedures shall specify methods of compliance with subitems b[01]-[03] or c[01]-[05] of this item; and methods of compliance with section 20-21.03(b)(02) of this code for food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control.
20-21.02(a)(02)a
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food. (corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(01)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)
Materials; general. single-service and single-use articles. single-service articles / single-use articles reused. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)(05)
70
Jan 29, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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General. when time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum time period of six hours: the food was not marked or otherwise identified to indicate: the time when the food was removed from 41°f (05°c) or less cold holding temperature control / the time that was six hours past the point in time when the food was removed from cold holding temperature control. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(02)c[03]
Materials; general. single-service and single-use articles. single-service articles / single-use articles reused.
20-21.10(a)(05)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Donuts on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Best Donuts compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Best Donuts most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Best Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best Donuts have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Best Donuts means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Best Donuts inspected?

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