The Hot Bagel Shop

2015 S Shepherd, Houston, TX 77019
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, The Hot Bagel Shop has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Refrigerated storage” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Houston sits at 88, putting The Hot Bagel Shop on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
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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)
95
Nov 21, 2024
Reinspection (002)
1 minor violation. 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”. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
95
Sep 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
10 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
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. consumer advisory (disclosure). when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish are served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection) not including a description of the animal-derived foods, such as \"oysters on the half shell (raw oysters)\", \"raw-egg caesar salad\", and \"hamburgers (can be cooked to order) / identification of the animal-derived foods in a menu or other listing by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.
20-21.04(c)(06)
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. cutting or piercing parts of can openers not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment 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.
20-21.11(c)(02)
Insect control devices, design and installation. devices used to trap insects by adherence may not be installed above exposed food / clean equipment / utensils / linens and unwrapped single-service articles.
20-21.21(c)(02)
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 constructed of smooth durable materials such as sealed concrete, terrazzo, ceramic tile, vinyl, plastic, or tight wood impregnated with vinyl or plastic.
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)
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Hot Bagel Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Hot Bagel Shop on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Hot Bagel Shop?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Hot Bagel Shop.

How does The Hot Bagel Shop compare to other restaurants in Houston?

The Hot Bagel Shop most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has The Hot Bagel Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Hot Bagel Shop have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Hot Bagel Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.