Imperial Hot Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
64
Score
Imperial Hot Chicken, located at 392 N Sam Houston Pkwy E in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on December 16, 2025. The inspection identified nine minor violations, including issues with equipment maintenance, cleaning frequency for nonfood-contact surfaces, and the proper use and storage of wiping cloths. This inspection follows a historical pattern of mostly low-risk assessments across seven previous inspections.
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
May 19, 2025
Complaint (003)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Mar 23, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
12 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
55
Aug 26, 2024
Reinspection (002)
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 25, 2024
Complaint (003)
15 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
47
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Dec 16, 2025 Inspection
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for cleaning nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment such as counters, dining table tops and shelves not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(c)(03)
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)
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures. storage area / enclosure for refuse / recyclables / returnables not maintained free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used, as specified in section 20-21.28(a)(03) / not maintained clean.
20-21.20(h)
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 maintained in good repair.
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)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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