The Waffle Bus
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
67
Score
The Waffle Bus at 1835 N Shepherd in Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on January 5, 2026, with a score of 67. This inspection identified eight minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports and cross-contamination prevention. The facility's inspection history shows a pattern of mostly low-risk findings over five scored inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
67
Apr 16, 2025
Complaint (003)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Jun 26, 2024
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
14 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
50
Dec 14, 2023
Complaint (003)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Jan 5, 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.
(corrected on site)
20-20(c)
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..
20-21.03(a)(01)
Cleaning frequency. kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following any interruption of operations during which time contamination may have occurred.
20-21.11(a)(02)
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)
Containers. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs not in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Insect control devices, design and installation. devices used to electrocute flying insects that may impel insects or insect fragments not installed so that the device is not located over a food preparation area / not so that dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from falling on or being impelled onto exposed food / clean equipment / utensils / linens and unwrapped single-service articles.
(corrected on site)
20-21.21(c)(01)b
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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