Empire Academy INC
13222 TIDWELL RD, Houston, TX 77044 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 41
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Beverly Bolar
- Phone
- (281) 809-3388
- Regulated since
- Jan 16, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1458361 · number 1784309
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (6), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 18 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 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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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection a caregiver provided the wrong ages for the children they were responsible for twice before providing the correct ages.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-03. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver left the class room 5 times within a 10 minute window to open the door and retrieve items from different rooms without another caregiver in ratio being present in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-03. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Other
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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection a caregiver provided the wrong ages for the children they were responsible for twice before providing the correct ages.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-03. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver left the class room 5 times within a 10 minute window to open the door and retrieve items from different rooms without another caregiver in ratio being present in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-03. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 20, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operations owner does not have an active background check.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has two people listed as controlling persons who are no longer associated with the operation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(7) — Report Change in Controlling Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 20, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operations owner does not have an active background check.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has two people listed as controlling persons who are no longer associated with the operation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(7) — Report Change in Controlling Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 30, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operations franchise tax is delinquent.
HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 30, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operations franchise tax is delinquent.
HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 29, 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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Dec 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 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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May 1, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has not had a qualified director designated at the operation since March 2025. Operation was required to have a director designated by 04/04/2025 and has not met this timeline.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 1, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has not had a qualified director designated at the operation since March 2025. Operation was required to have a director designated by 04/04/2025 and has not met this timeline.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 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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Apr 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation it was found that parents are not given access to enter the operation's back room, at will, during operational hours while their child is in care.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support that the infants in care were not receiving prompt attention to their needs, such as feeding or diapering.
HHSC 746.2401(4) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the investigation it was found that children were required to do 'wall sits' as a form of punishment for behavior.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Other Serious
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support that caregivers have grabbed child as a way to redirect behavior.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation it was found that parents are not given access to enter the operation's back room, at will, during operational hours while their child is in care.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support that the infants in care were not receiving prompt attention to their needs, such as feeding or diapering.
HHSC 746.2401(4) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the investigation it was found that children were required to do 'wall sits' as a form of punishment for behavior.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Other Serious
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support that caregivers have grabbed child as a way to redirect behavior.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 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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Mar 25, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
It was found that a former employee and former director who are no longer associated with the operation were not made inactive within 7 days of leaving.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-28. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 25, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
It was found that a former employee and former director who are no longer associated with the operation were not made inactive within 7 days of leaving.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-28. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 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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Mar 4, 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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Mar 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A former director was not inactivated within 7 days of no longer being associated with the operation.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
When evaluating the child safety alarm on the transportation van, the alarm did not work and the device appears to not be active. The driver communicated the alarm does not work and needs to be replaced.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Records & paperwork
One child's file did not have any health statement nor any choice checked in health statement section of the admission form.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-12. Correction verified 2025-02-04.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A former director was not inactivated within 7 days of no longer being associated with the operation.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
When evaluating the child safety alarm on the transportation van, the alarm did not work and the device appears to not be active. The driver communicated the alarm does not work and needs to be replaced.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Records & paperwork
One child's file did not have any health statement nor any choice checked in health statement section of the admission form.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-12. Correction verified 2025-02-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection, it was found that the annual fire inspection was not conducted. The last inspection was conducted as 6/16/23.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection, it was found that the annual fire inspection was not conducted. The last inspection was conducted as 6/16/23.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was found that no qualified temporary director was designated during the director's absence starting March.
HHSC 746.1013(b) — Director's Absence - Extended Period
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Other
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Jul 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was found that no qualified temporary director was designated during the director's absence starting March.
HHSC 746.1013(b) — Director's Absence - Extended Period
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 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 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 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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Oct 30, 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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Oct 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection on 08/07/2023, the operation did not have sanitation inspection completed as required per minimum standards.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-08-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During inspection on 08/07/2023, the operation did not have fire marshal inspection completed as required per minimum standards.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-08-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection on 08/07/2023, the operation did not have sanitation inspection completed as required per minimum standards.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-08-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During inspection on 08/07/2023, the operation did not have fire marshal inspection completed as required per minimum standards.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-08-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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