Cottonwood
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025
74
Score
Cottonwood, located at 3422 N Shepherd Dr in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on August 8, 2025, resulting in a score of 74. The inspection identified six minor violations, including the use of shipping containers for storage, infrequent cleaning of nonfood-contact surfaces, and inadequate protection of outside openings against insect entry. Cottonwood has a history of medium-risk inspections across its two recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 8, 2025
Reinspection (002)
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 25, 2025
Complaint (003)
9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Violations — Aug 8, 2025 Inspection
General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves.
20-21.03(a)(02)c
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)
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.
20-21.21(b)
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)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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