Red Claws Crab Shack Seafood & Hot Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
70
Score
The Red Claws Crab Shack Seafood & Hot Chicken, located at 11660 Westheimer Rd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 28, 2025. This inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, food storage in contact with un-drained ice, and improper date marking of refrigerated ready-to-eat foods. Previous inspections for this seafood establishment have primarily been low-risk.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Dec 14, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
86
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Violations — Oct 28, 2025 Inspection
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)
General. packaged / unpackaged food stored in contact with water / un-drained ice.
20-21.03(a)(05)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
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)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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