Gus's Fried Chicken

1815 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
American
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Gus's Fried Chicken, located at 1815 Washington Ave in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on August 4, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with food storage height, the use of hair restraints by food employees, and the condition of multi-use equipment. Across four scored inspections, Gus's Fried Chicken has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk findings.

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Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint (003)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Feb 16, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 29, 2024
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 27, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations.
64
Violations — Aug 4, 2025 Inspection
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)