Shipley Donuts

12403 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Shipley Donuts appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Shipley Donuts' latest score is in line with the Houston average of 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Ice for use as a food or a cooling medium shall be made from drinking water (corrected on site)
3-202.16
86
Jul 29, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
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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.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
90
Oct 24, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
90
Dec 14, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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)
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)
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)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
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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 Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shipley Donuts have averaged around two 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.

How often is Shipley Donuts inspected?

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