Sideshow
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2026
64
Score
Sideshow, located at 5317 Washington Ave in Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on January 31, 2026. The inspection identified nine minor violations, including issues with cold storage of food, equipment maintenance, and a lack of a sign notifying customers of inspection report availability. Historically, Sideshow has maintained a mostly low-risk inspection profile across eleven recorded inspections.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 31, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Oct 19, 2025
Reinspection (002)
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 18, 2025
Reinspection (002)
14 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
50
Aug 29, 2025
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Jul 21, 2025
Reinspection (002)
10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
61
May 23, 2025
Reinspection (002)
9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Mar 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
58
Dec 21, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 12, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Jan 31, 2026 Inspection
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)
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.
20-21.18(c)
Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains.
20-21.21(d)
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)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. poisonous / toxic materials unnecessary for the operation / maintenance of the establishment / cleaning and sanitization of equipment and utensils / control of insects and rodents are prohibited in the food establishment; provided, this requirement does not apply to packaged poisonous / toxic materials that are for retail sale. restricted use pesticides specified in item (03)c of this subsection shall meet the requirements specified in 40 cfr 152, subpart i, classification of pesticides.
20-21.27(a)(01)
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)
Storage, separation of materials. poisonous or toxic materials not stored so they cannot contaminate food / equipment / utensils / linens / single-service and single-use articles. this may be accomplished by separating the poisonous / toxic material by spacing / partitioning and locating the poisonous / toxic material in an area that is not above food / equipment / utensils / linens / single-service or single-use articles. this item does not apply to equipment or utensil cleaners or sanitizers that are stored in utensil-washing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food / equipment / utensils / linens / or single-service or single-use articles.
20-21.27(c)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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