Pappa's Son Donuts

5127 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77018

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Pappa's Son Donuts has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Pappa's Son Donuts squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Reinspection (002)

1 major violation.

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Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±2f in the intended range of use

4-203.11(B)

Mar 21, 2026

Reinspection (002)

No violations found.

100

Mar 20, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Mar 17, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations.

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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)

Single-service articles. single-service and single-use articles not handled / displayed / dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination of surfaces that may come in contact with food or with the mouth of the user.

20-21.14(c)(02)

20-21.20(a)(03)

Floor junctures. when allowed in this subsection, the juncture between walls and floors presenting an open seam of more than one-thirty-second of an inch.

20-21.22(f)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Aug 27, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Feb 9, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

3 minor violations.

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Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.

20-21.19(c)

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)

Controlling pests, generally. premises not kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents.

20-21.21(a)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pappa's Son Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pappa's Son Donuts on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Pappa's Son Donuts compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Pappa's Son Donuts most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Pappa's Son Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pappa's Son Donuts have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pappa's Son Donuts 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 Pappa's Son Donuts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pappa's Son Donuts is inspected around three times per year on average.

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