Hamsa Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
58
Score
Hamsa Restaurant, located at 5555 Morningside Dr in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 1, 2025, resulting in a score of 58. This inspection identified 11 minor violations, including issues with rapid cooling methods and ensuring compliance with HACCP plans. While the most recent inspection indicated several areas for improvement, the facility's inspection history shows a pattern of mostly low-risk assessments.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
58
Jan 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 27, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
15 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
47
Apr 2, 2024
Complaint (003)
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 31, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Oct 1, 2025 Inspection
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge operating a food establishment / mobile food service unit with a haccp plan not ensuring full compliance with haccp plan.
20-19(d)
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
Refrigerated storage. methods for rapid cooling. approved methods for rapid cooling not utilized.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(03)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
20-21.05(f)(01)
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)
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]
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
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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