Buffalo Shell
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
82
Score
The most recent inspection for Buffalo Shell, located at 3141 Southwest Fwy in Houston, TX, resulted in a low-risk score of 82 with four minor violations. These violations included a failure to post a sign indicating the availability of inspection reports, improper installation of plumbing fixtures, and the absence of a test kit for chemical sanitizers. Buffalo Shell has a history of mostly low-risk inspections over four scored visits.
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Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Sep 24, 2025 Inspection
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)
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
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)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
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Priority Foundation (Major)
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