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Shipley Donuts

8802 Stella Link, Houston, TX 77025
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Shipley Donuts four times, with records going back to 2023. On Sep 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Shipley Donuts scores about where you'd expect for a Houston restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
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Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
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
Oct 23, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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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)
Hand-washing sink faucets. hand-washing sink not equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°f (38°c) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. hand-washing sinks in facilities providing custodial care for preschool age children that are used only by the children may provide only cold running water.
20-21.19(b)
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. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
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)
78
May 6, 2024
Complaint (003)
8 minor violations.
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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)
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)
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
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)
General. walking and driving surfaces of all exterior area of food service establishment not graded to prevent pooling.
20-21.28(a)(02)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
67
Dec 7, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
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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)
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Storage. outside storage areas / enclosures not constructed of durable and cleanable material / not large enough to store the garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse containers that accumulate / not kept clean.
20-21.20(b)(03)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
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)
\"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)
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shipley Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shipley Donuts on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shipley Donuts?

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

How does Shipley Donuts compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Shipley Donuts most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Shipley Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shipley Donuts 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 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.

How often is Shipley Donuts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shipley Donuts is inspected around two times per year on average.

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