Shadow Forest Elementary

2300 Mills Branch Dr, Humble, TX 77345
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Shadow Forest Elementary five times, with records going back to 2024. Shadow Forest Elementary was last inspected on Feb 17, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Humble sits at 79, putting Shadow Forest Elementary on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(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)
86
Dec 8, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
General. food employees not using the following cleaning procedures to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms. vigorous friction on the surfaces of the lathered fingers, finger tips, areas between the fingers, hands and arms (or by vigorous rubbing the surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms) for at least ten-15 seconds, followed by; thorough rinsing under clean, running warm water; followed immediately by thorough drying of cleaned hands and arms (or surrogate prosthetic devices) using a method specified in section 20-21.19(c) of this code. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(a)
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)
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)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(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)
70
Apr 23, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not 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)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(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)
General. food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment not kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.
20-21.28(a)(01)
74
Nov 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
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. (corrected on site)
20-21.23(g)
95
Mar 20, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shadow Forest Elementary last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shadow Forest Elementary on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shadow Forest Elementary?

Across the inspection record, “maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shadow Forest Elementary.

How does Shadow Forest Elementary compare to other restaurants in Humble?

Shadow Forest Elementary most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Humble average of 79.

Has Shadow Forest Elementary's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shadow Forest Elementary have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shadow Forest Elementary 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 Shadow Forest Elementary inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shadow Forest Elementary is inspected around three times per year on average.