Gemuse Doner Kebab

7919 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77063
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Gemuse Doner Kebab has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “applicability of article” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Gemuse Doner Kebab's latest score of 82 falls below the Houston average of 88. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

7
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12
Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)
4-302.14
82
Nov 1, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
Time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. except when time is used as a public health control as specified in section 20-21.02(a)(02) of this code, time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be kept at an internal temperature of 41°f (05°c) or below or at a temperature of 135°f (57°c) or above during display and service, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in table 20-21.04-3 of this code or reheated as specified in table 20-21.04-01 of this code may be held for service at a temperature of 130°f (54°c) or above
20-21.05(a)
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)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.21(b)
Special ventilation. filters not cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent accumulation.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.
20-22(e)(01)c
67
Feb 18, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2025
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. failure of mobile food unit to return to the commissary for the performance of all servicing operations within the 24-hour period preceding operations.
20-22(e)(01)c
90
Feb 15, 2025
Complaint (003)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Issuance of medallions. rrestroom not available for employees of mobile food unit with flushable toilets in a business establishment within 500 feet of the mobile food unit.
20-22(c)(05)
90
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gemuse Doner Kebab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gemuse Doner Kebab on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gemuse Doner Kebab?

Across the inspection record, “applicability of article” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gemuse Doner Kebab.

How does Gemuse Doner Kebab compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Gemuse Doner Kebab most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Gemuse Doner Kebab's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gemuse Doner Kebab have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gemuse Doner Kebab means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Gemuse Doner Kebab inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gemuse Doner Kebab is inspected around four times per year on average.