Hester Early Learning Center

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 13, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Dec 13, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed closed dry food containers stored on top of and next to grease trap (housed inside adjacent cabinet) and below 3-compartment sink drain pipes. Instructed to relocate dry food containers out and away from grease trap and from below drain lines and maintain all food outside of prohibited areas.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3. Dec 21, 2023 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Dec 14, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at the following handsinks:handsink in rear east toddler classroom (water temperature at 72.4 f-74.4f),hand sink in pre-school east classroom and hand sink inside washroom same area (water temperature at 72.6f-76.9f) also,hand sink in the rear boys washroom (water temperature at 72.3f).instructed management handwashing sinks water temperature must be provided of at least 100 f through a mixing valve or combination faucet.instructed management to repair and maintain as required.priority violation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap provided at hand washing sinks in the rear infant classroom and in washroom in pre-school classroom.instructed to provide and maintain hand soap at hand washing sink at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand paper towels or hand drying device at hand washing sink in the the rear hand sink in infant class room and rear boys washroom.instructed to provide and maintain hand paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing some sink stoppers for the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain 3 adequate working sink stoppers.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean interiors of kitchen cabinets and the interior of the microwave and refrigeration units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at utility mop sink.must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low (cold) water pressure at the hand sink in the rear unisex washroom next to the rear infant classroom.instructed to repair plumbing issue and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex washrooms.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize clasrooms and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation not working in the rear boys washroom.instructed to repair and maintain adequate ventilation at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used