The Shrimp Galley

5324 Telephone, Houston, TX 77087
Seafood
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

The Shrimp Galley, located at 5324 Telephone in Houston, TX, had a low-risk inspection on November 25, 2025, with a score of 100. No violations were recorded during this most recent inspection. Historical data shows a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across three recorded visits.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Dec 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 9, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Nov 25, 2025 Inspection
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
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. sponges. sponges used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces. (corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)(07)
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)
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)
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)
Special ventilation. ventilation hood systems and devices not sufficient in number / capacity to prevent grease / condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings.
20-21.25(b)(03)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)