Little Minds Daycare And Learning Center
207 N HIGHWAY 137, Stanton, TX 79782 · Martin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 46
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Esmeralda Mendez
- Phone
- (713) 377-1620
- Regulated since
- Jun 30, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1415576 · number 1749279
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2022 | 14 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (10), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 3, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A recent gas leak test was not available for review. The most current gas leak test was valid until 7/25/2024.
HHSC 746.5405 — Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
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Other
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Nov 3, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A recent gas leak test was not available for review. The most current gas leak test was valid until 7/25/2024.
HHSC 746.5405 — Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have a Pediatric First/Aid CPR Certificate available for review.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have a Pediatric First/Aid CPR Certificate available for review.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation was out of ratio when there were 10 toddlers and one caregiver present.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation was out of ratio when there were 10 toddlers and one caregiver present.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director has not completed her 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-06-19.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director has not completed her 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-06-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not updated the health inspection since July 2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not updated the fire inspection since July 2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not updated the health inspection since July 2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not updated the fire inspection since July 2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three staff employed over 90 days have not completed all 24 hours of preservice training. One staff has 20 hours completed was due November 2022. One staff completed 8 hours and was due Dec. 2022. The third staff has completed 14 hours and was due Dec. 2022.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-18. Correction verified 2023-01-25.
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Staff background & training
One staff working in the infant room has not completed the infant trainings (SIDS, Shaken bay, early childhood brain development).
HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-11. Correction verified 2023-01-25.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three staff employed over 90 days have not completed all 24 hours of preservice training. One staff has 20 hours completed was due November 2022. One staff completed 8 hours and was due Dec. 2022. The third staff has completed 14 hours and was due Dec. 2022.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-18. Correction verified 2023-01-25.
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Staff background & training
One staff working in the infant room has not completed the infant trainings (SIDS, Shaken bay, early childhood brain development).
HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-11. Correction verified 2023-01-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 26, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
This standard was evaluated and was found to be out of compliance. The director did not ensure all employees comply with minimum standards when the director did not follow up with the employee or parent, to ensure the parent was given the correct child incident report.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. A child fell out of a highchair when a caregiver left the child, unsupervised, without secured traps and without the table tray in place.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation used a highchair with broken safety straps and the child fell out of the highchair.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation did not report, to Licensing, of a situation that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation did not report to the parent that the child fell out of a highchair and hit their head on the floor.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 26, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
This standard was evaluated and was found to be out of compliance. The director did not ensure all employees comply with minimum standards when the director did not follow up with the employee or parent, to ensure the parent was given the correct child incident report.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. A child fell out of a highchair when a caregiver left the child, unsupervised, without secured traps and without the table tray in place.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation used a highchair with broken safety straps and the child fell out of the highchair.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation did not report, to Licensing, of a situation that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation did not report to the parent that the child fell out of a highchair and hit their head on the floor.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The infant room was out of ratio by one. There were five infants under 12 months with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when the director stepped in to assist in the infant room.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The infant room was out of ratio by one. There were five infants under 12 months with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when the director stepped in to assist in the infant room.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This standard was pending until 5:00 PM today. The Health inspection was conducted at 4:00 PM. The inspection did not pass and is now out of compliance.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This standard was pending until 5:00 PM today. The Health inspection was conducted at 4:00 PM. The inspection did not pass and is now out of compliance.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-01.
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Other
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