Crowne Plaza Houston River Oaks
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
74
Score
The Crowne Plaza Houston River Oaks, located at 2712 Southwest Fwy in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 14, 2025, which resulted in a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with food storage height, the presence and accuracy of thermometers in refrigeration units, and improper date marking on ready-to-eat foods. Historically, this facility has had mostly low-risk inspections across its eight recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Reinspection (002)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
74
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2025
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Apr 12, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
May 9, 2024
Complaint (003)
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 12, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 18, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Nov 14, 2025 Inspection
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(02)
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(01)
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”.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
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.
20-21.08(f)
Cleaning frequency. kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following any interruption of operations during which time contamination may have occurred.
20-21.11(a)(02)
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)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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