Central Texas 4c, INC. Dba Janell's House Head Start
1006 S 30TH STREET, Temple, TX 76504 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 108
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 08:00 AM-04:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Joyce Griffin
- Phone
- (254) 295-0735
- Regulated since
- Jul 14, 2003
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 230470 · number 830053
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Discipline & child guidance (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4) |
| 2023 | 14 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (6), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 29, 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 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 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 10, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 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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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During an investigation it was found that a child had an outcry that a caregiver pulled their ear and this was not reported. I spoke with staff about ensuring that reports are made if there is ever an outcry of abuse.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed children being served crackers on the table without a plate or other barrier between the food and table. This was corrected when the caregivers put the food on napkins.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-09.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During an investigation it was found that a child had an outcry that a caregiver pulled their ear and this was not reported. I spoke with staff about ensuring that reports are made if there is ever an outcry of abuse.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed children being served crackers on the table without a plate or other barrier between the food and table. This was corrected when the caregivers put the food on napkins.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 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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Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection one classrooms stated that they had 12 children, but they had 13 children.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-10-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection one classrooms stated that they had 12 children, but they had 13 children.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-10-28.
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Other Serious
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Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed broken tile in the bathroom in the hallway. Broken tiles can cut children and should be fixed or covered until it can be fixed. This was corrected when a mat was placed over the broken tiles until the tiles can be fixed.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed broken tile in the bathroom in the hallway. Broken tiles can cut children and should be fixed or covered until it can be fixed. This was corrected when a mat was placed over the broken tiles until the tiles can be fixed.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The one on file was expired.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-08-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The one on file was expired.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-08-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 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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May 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 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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Jan 26, 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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Jan 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During an investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised when the child walked down the hallway for one minute alone and then was brought back to the classroom by another staff.
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 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During an investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised when the child walked down the hallway for one minute alone and then was brought back to the classroom by another staff.
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 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 12, 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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Dec 12, 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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Nov 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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Nov 17, 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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Nov 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
During an investigation it was found that multiple caregivers suspected abuse and neglect and failed to report it to the abuse and neglect hotline.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver hit a child on their leg/bottom area as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2023-12-12.
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Other Serious
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was aggressively grabbing children and forcefully sitting children down.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2023-12-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance
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Nov 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
During an investigation it was found that multiple caregivers suspected abuse and neglect and failed to report it to the abuse and neglect hotline.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver hit a child on their leg/bottom area as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2023-12-12.
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Other Serious
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was aggressively grabbing children and forcefully sitting children down.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2023-12-12.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Sep 8, 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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Sep 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Observed 4 classrooms have been closed reducing the space used by children. The operation did not notify licensing of the reduction of space. I spoke to the director about notifying licensing anytime space is reduced or added.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-23.
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Safety & premises
Observed 2 live roaches and one dead roach in the building. I spoke to the director about having the exterminator come out sooner to service the building.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Observed 3 classrooms with chemicals in the reach of children to include, bleach, clorox wipes, krud kutter, and goo gone. This was corrected when the chemicals were removed.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Observed 4 classrooms have been closed reducing the space used by children. The operation did not notify licensing of the reduction of space. I spoke to the director about notifying licensing anytime space is reduced or added.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-23.
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Safety & premises
Observed 2 live roaches and one dead roach in the building. I spoke to the director about having the exterminator come out sooner to service the building.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Observed 3 classrooms with chemicals in the reach of children to include, bleach, clorox wipes, krud kutter, and goo gone. This was corrected when the chemicals were removed.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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May 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
The operation did not report suspected abuse within the 48 hours timeframe, This was corrected when I spoke to the caregivers and director about reporting.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-19.
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Discipline & child guidance
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May 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
The operation did not report suspected abuse within the 48 hours timeframe, This was corrected when I spoke to the caregivers and director about reporting.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance
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May 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During an inspection, there was no annual fire inspection report available for review. The most recent fire inspection report was dated 09/24/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During an inspection, there was no annual fire inspection report available for review. The most recent fire inspection report was dated 09/24/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 13, 2021 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 13, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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