Betty's Day Care LLC
212 N TEXAS ST, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · Starr County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 31
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maria Huerta
- Phone
- (956) 263-1440
- Regulated since
- Jul 13, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1282874 · number 1657082
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 25 | 16 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (4), Other (7) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Training for the following topics regarding annual training on child maltreatment was not observed for director: (1)Factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect (2)Warning signs indicating a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect (3)Procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect (4)Community organizations that have training programs available to employees, children, and parents. Transportation training for director was also observed expired.
HHSC 746.1311(c) — Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-11. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Walls in the kitchen were observed with yellow residue. Doors leading to the classrooms and walls were observed discolored. Fans and walls were observed with dust and debris.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-26. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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May 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Outdoor play structure was observed altered and only intended for residential use.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-30. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
Outdoor play structure with a platform of 5ft was observed with less then 1/2 an inch of surfacing.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-30. Correction verified 2025-05-02.
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Illness & medication Serious
2 out of 4 children's files were observed missing up to date immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Updated annual fire inspection was not avialble, Last inspection dated 5/4/23.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-05-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two individuals with pending background checks were in operation in contact with children.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
Infant observed in play yard with blanket around infant. CORRECTED when blanket was removed from infant.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Observed 10 children in care of 1 caregiver with 6 children being 18-4yrs.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-20. Correction verified 2023-05-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Oberseved infant and toddler area with a removable wall mount division open and accesiible to acces between age groups. Children and caregivers observed to be walking back and forth through open space of room.
HHSC 746.1505(1) — Placement of Groups - Groups Kept Separate
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-14.
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Other
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Dec 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One employee records observed to be missing 20 annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-19. Correction verified 2022-12-27.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One Infant observed unsupervised on highchiar in multipurpose room while caregiver assisted that other children in restrooms to wash hands.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-01. Correction verified 2022-12-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
One employee records observed to be missing 20 annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2022-12-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Paint cans and cleaning products observed in cabinets accessible to children, 3 different cabinets did not have a secured lock in the.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-01. Correction verified 2022-12-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
Loose fill surfacing observed for slide, surfacing was less than the 6 inches required. When digging into the surfacing observed how the rocks have compressed and compacted making it a harder solid surface in the bottom.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2022-12-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver observed supervising 11 children. . 12mo,15mo,2y,2y,2y,4y,4y,6y,10y,10y,11y. Operation was out of ratios based on number of children supervised for one caregiver when 12 or fewer children are in care.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-23. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
One caregiver supervising three different rooms for nap time. One room had 2 infants, second room had 5 children and third room toward back of building has 4 children.
HHSC 746.2909(5) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-23. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Other Serious
Lights during nap time were off in classrooms. eyes needed adjusting when entering a lighted area into the dimmed light classroom.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-23. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information gathered during the investigation caregiver did not exercise self-control as a child was disciplined in front of the whole class humiliating the child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-29. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined caregiver poured a bottled water down a child back as a form of punishment.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Other Serious
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Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
5 children observed in classroom unsupervised during nap time. CORRECTED when teacher entered classroom and was walking actively supervising.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A total of 21 children were counted in nap time ratio, but divided into two separate classroom areas with 2 caregivers for naptime. One classroom was left unsupervised by caregiver. CORRECTED at inspection when caregiver was actively supervising the clasroom.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(6) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-02. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Other Serious
School age room observed durring naptime. room was dark with no lights and windows covered. CORRECTED at inspection when a curtian was opened to let some natural light in and when the restroom light was turned on with the door open.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-02.
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Illness & medication
One child records reviewed missing immunization record in file.
HHSC 746.623(1)(A) — Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-08-02. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Infant area observed, Play yard were not labeled with children names.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(I) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Records & paperwork
Record evaluated, a parent or guardian signature was missing in admission form. Admission date of 1/10/2022.
HHSC 746.607 — Signed Admission Form
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-05-16. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Other Serious
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Apr 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Director missing hours for Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations.Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-15. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was carring for 13 children in total 4 of those children were under 17 months of age. CORRECTED at inspection when two other caregivers came into operation to work.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-11.
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Records & paperwork Serious
One child record was not avialble for review,
HHSC 746.605(1) — Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-12. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Records & paperwork
Record evaulauted no Highschool diploma or GED in file.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-22. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Updated feeding instructions were not available for review.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-22. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Caregiver observed during diaper change, child's hand were not washed after change. CORRECTED at inspection when instructed caregiver regarding the diapering changing instruction that are available for review on wall and caregiver took child to sink to have their hands washed.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-21.
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Other Serious
Loose Fill surfacing observed for play structure that measured 4Ft of height for highest play surface on the structure. Surfacing measures 1inch in depth.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-28. Correction verified 2022-03-24.
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Other
One of the three files observed was missing child's admission date.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-22. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
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Records & paperwork
One of the three files reviewed did not have an employee start date.
HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-21. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
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Other
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Nov 30, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Composite play structure observed with slides and swings
HHSC 746.4701(c) — Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-01. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Other Serious
Playground Structure observed, structure higher that five feet did not have requiered depth of loose fill surfacing, depth was less than 2 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-14. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Other Serious
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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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