North Star Child Development

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Inspections

1. Jan 21, 2026 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE 120F AT 138F AND 148F IN CLASSROOM 10. NO COLD WATER WAS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. MAINTENANCE ARRIVED ON-SITE AND REPAIRED BOTH HANDSINKS WATER NOW AT 101.2 AND 102F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCETS IN CLASSROOM 10 NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.

2. Nov 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BASEMENT AREA IN CRAWLSPACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE CLEANED AND REMOVED ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS DURING INSPECTION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT (TOOLS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

3. Feb 15, 2024 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZED AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. THE INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. MAINTENANCE WAS ON SITE TO FIX THE PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 30 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 52.8F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 30LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLE MISSING LID IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED 1 BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

4. Jul 27, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Jul 25, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDUREON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS RANGING FROM 68-92F LOCATED IN CLASSROOMS #3,4,5,6,9,10,13 AND TEACHERS TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

6. May 4, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLE MISSING LID IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN ROOM #8 IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WALL NEAR WINDOW IN ROOM #13 WITH SIDING COMING LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE DUCK BOARDS WITH SMALL GAPS UNDER THEM IN MOST OF THE CLASS ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORING.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIGHTS OUT IN CLASS ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ( LIGHTS BEING CHANGED TO LED SOON ) AS INFORMED BY FACILITY MAINTENANCE STAFF.

7. Oct 28, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Sep 25, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED SINKS IN CHILDREN'S RESTROOMS WITH IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE. FOUND ALL METERED, TEMPERED WASHBOWL SINKS AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 68.5F- 84.9F IN CHILDRENS RESTROOMS. MUST SET TEMPERATURE TO MINIMUM OF 100F IN ALL METERED WASH BOWL SINKS IN ALL RESTROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LARGE GAPS IN WALL AROUND THE PIPES GOING INTO TOILETS IN 1ST FLOOR STUDENT RESTROOMS. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

9. Sep 18, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED SINKS IN CHILDREN'S RESTROOMS WITH IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE. FOUND THE FOLLOWING HOT WATER TEMPERATURES AT METERED WASH BOWLS: LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN ROOM #6 @ 75.1F; LEFT WASH BOWL IN ROOM #5 @ 83.1; LEFT WASH BOWL IN ROOM #4 @ 75.5F; LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN ROOM # 3 @ 76.0F . MUST SET TEMPERATURE TO MINIMUM OF 100F IN ALL METERED WASH BOWL SINKS IN ALL RESTROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LARGE GAPS IN WALL AROUND THE PIPES GOING INTO TOILETS IN 1ST FLOOR STUDENT RESTROOMS. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

10. Dec 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE MOP ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

11. Jan 25, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED RAW/UNFINISHED SURFACE UNDER THE PLUMBING INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN. Non-food contact surface shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED CLEANING SPRAY BOTTLES STORED ON SHELF WITHOUT LABEL IN INFANT ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

12. Dec 8, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      OBSERVED FOOD STORE IN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR, IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOODS IN FDA APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED CAULKING ALONG TOP AND BOTTOM OF FLOOR UTILITY SINK, IN 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED WINDOW SEALS IN ALL CLASSROOMS WITH UNFINISHED CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND ENSURE ALL SERVICES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE COOK LINE AND COOK LINE AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN GYM ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VENT COVER. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED 1 COMP SINK NEXT TO DISH MACHINE WITH MISSING FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STANDING UTILITY SINK IN LAUNDRY ROOM ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR, WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.

13. Sep 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

      DISH MACHINE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT AT PROPER TEMP OF 120 DEGREES. MACHINE WAS BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 105 DEGREES FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES 120 DEGREES AT WASH CYCLE. OPERATION MUST USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. OPERATION INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE MACHINE AND DO NOT USE UNTIL CORRECT TEMP LEVEL IS REACHED. MUST CONTACT THE CDPH WHEN REPAIRED, TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-30.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      OBSERVED FOOD STORE IN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR, IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOODS IN FDA APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED UNFINISHED CAULKING ALONG TOP AND BOTTOM OF FLOOR UTILITY SINK, IN 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED WINDOW SEALS IN ALL CLASSROOMS WITH UNFINISHED CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND ENSURE ALL SERVICES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE COOK LINE AND COOK LINE AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN GYM ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VENT COVER. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED 1 COMP SINK NEXT TO DISH MACHINE WITH MISSING FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STANDING UTILITY SINK IN LAUNDRY ROOM ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR, WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.

14. Jun 7, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

15. May 27, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      OBSERVED NO SANITIZER AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME), PREMISES ORDERED SANITIZER AND RECEIVED SOAP, MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED DO NOT USE. USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED OINTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND FREEZER IN THE TEACHERS LOUNGE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE IN THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

16. Dec 15, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

17. Dec 11, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

18. Dec 8, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING.DISHMACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. TAGGED DISHMACHINE. 0PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

19. Dec 2, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.