Esther's Cajun Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
74
Score
Esther's Cajun Restaurant, located at 5007 N Shepherd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on November 18, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with hot holding temperatures, food storage height, and proper thawing procedures for reduced-oxygen packaged fish. Across seven recorded inspections, Esther's Cajun Restaurant has predominantly fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Reinspection (002)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Oct 21, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
58
Jun 13, 2025
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Mar 13, 2025
Complaint (003)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint (003)
4 minor violations.
82
May 28, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Jan 11, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Nov 18, 2025 Inspection
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Thawing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use not removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration as specified in item (01) of this subsection, or prior to, or immediately upon completion of thawing using procedures specified in item (02) of this subsection.
20-21.04(j)
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)
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)
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)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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