Lawndale Community Day Care

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 17, 2026 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in all women and unisex washrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no outside commercial dumpster on site. Instructed manager to provide outside commercial dumpster for garbage disposal. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose baseboards in kitchen. Instructed manager to repair looseboards and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jul 30, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Sep 4, 2024 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Aug 30, 2024 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper tcs food temperatures inside of kitchen refrigerator: milk at 48.7 f, cheese 53.4 f chicken 53.0 f, salami 54.5. Must keep cold food at 41.o f or below at all times. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 25 pounds of product worth $ 100.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Noted temperature of kitchen refrigerator to be 68.0 f. Instructed not to use until equipment is maintaining proper temperature of 41.0 f and below. A held for inspection tag has placed on unit. Once repaired, fax or email to cdph for tag removal. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy leak out of pipes under 3-comp sink when water is released. Must repair and maintain and remove water from floor and keep dry and maintain at all times. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted clutter of equipment and other unused items on floors in the main classrom and employee bathroom. Remove all unnecessary items. All items must be elevated 6 inches from the floor and away from wallto allow cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Jun 14, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Aug 9, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

7. Jul 6, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in staff and children's toilet rooms on first and second floor. Instructed manager to provide the proper signage and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary items/clutter stored in storage closets on first and second floor. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items/clutter and elevate all items six inches off floor to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jun 30, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

9. Jun 25, 2020 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Jun 23, 2020 Fail

    License · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no metal stem therometer on site to take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizing compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter inside of the closet. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter an elevate all items at least 6 inches.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Jun 13, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises during inspection. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure and cleanup kit for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust and debris on the floor in furnace room. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter and storage containers on the floors on the 1st fl and up against the furnace room. Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in 1st fl. Closet, furnace room and 2nd fl. Classroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Jun 27, 2018 Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor in furnance room.must repair or replace broken floortiles in furnance room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wall bases in 1st fl. Toilet room,1st fl. Classroom.must adjust threshold at front door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace flickering light in 2nd fl. Classroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide 1- more sink stopper.must repair or replace ventilation unit above stove not working.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in 1st fl. Closet, furnance room and 2nd fl. Classroom.

13. Dec 8, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing bottom door on boiler area of oven. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt food and debris on interior of oven. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed interior and exterior areas of tooth brush holder, 1st floor children's restroom, in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing coving, located at wall and floor junction in kitchen prep area, underneath 3 compartment sink and behind stove area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventive device on utility sink faucet, in rear 1st floor closet. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed cluttered, dry wall, shovels, tables, boxes, etc. Inside 1st and 2nd floor classroom closets. Instructed manager to detail clean, elevate at least 6 inches and maintain in order to prevent rodent harborage.

14. Jul 6, 2016 Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Seal all loose wall cove and base boards throughout. Remove debris from light shield(s) where present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate clutter from all storage rooms, closets and areas, used(1st floor) and unused classroom area on second floor(all articles must be properly stored 6 inches off the floors.

15. Jun 15, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust and debris on vent by furnace. Instructed manager to clean, and manitain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter throughout the facility (classrooms, storage room on 1st floor). Instructed to store items 6" off floor and away from walls.clean and maintain.

16. Jul 9, 2014 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations