Riverhouse Houston

65 Hirsch, Houston, TX 77020
American
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

The Riverhouse Houston, located at 65 Hirsch in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 15, 2025. This inspection identified nine minor violations, including issues with refrigerated storage and rapid cooling methods, consumer advisory for undercooked foods, and plumbing fixture installation. Historically, the facility has had mostly low-risk inspections across six scored events.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
64
Jun 20, 2025
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Feb 24, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
70
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 1, 2024
Reinspection (002)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Dec 28, 2023
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Dec 15, 2025 Inspection
Refrigerated storage. methods for rapid cooling. approved methods for rapid cooling not utilized. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(03)
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. consumer advisory (reminder). when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish are served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection) not including an asterisking of the animal-derived foods that require disclosure in a menu or other listing to a footnote that states written information regarding the safety of these items is available upon request / consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase the risk for foodborne illness / consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk for foodborne illness, especially if certain medical conditions are present.
20-21.04(c)(07)
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)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Hand-washing sink supplies. hand-washing sink or group of adjacent hand-washing sinks not provided with individual, disposable towels / a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel / a hand-drying device providing heated air or a hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. (corrected on site)
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)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material. (corrected on site)
20-21.27(b)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)