Shipley Donuts

4410 Westway Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77041
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Shipley Donuts has been inspected three times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(02)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Use of materials, container prohibitions, poisonous or toxic material containers. rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
20-21.27(d)(03)
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)
78
Jun 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
20-21.04(i)
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)
Manual sanitizing. food-contact surfaces of all equipment and utensils not sanitized by rinsing, spraying, or swabbing with a chemical sanitizing solution at the strength required for that particular sanitizing solution under items 20-21.12(e)(02) through 20-21.12(e)(06) above, in the case of equipment too large to sanitize by immersion.
20-21.12(e)(08)
Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.
20-21.17(c)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
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.
20-21.27(b)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
58
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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General. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation.
20-21.02(a)(01)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shipley Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shipley Donuts on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Shipley Donuts compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Shipley Donuts most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Shipley Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shipley Donuts have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shipley 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.