Early Learning Prep

8955 South Fwy, Houston, TX 77051
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Early Learning Prep has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “temperature measuring device, food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Houston restaurants, the typical score is 88; Early Learning Prep is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
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Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains.
20-21.21(d)
95
Dec 16, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
Temperature measuring device, food. food temperature measuring devices accurate to ±02°f in the intended range of use not provided / not used to assure attainment and maintenance of proper internal cooking, holding, or refrigeration temperatures of all time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food if the thermometers are scaled only in fahrenheit. if the thermometers are scaled in celsius or dually scaled, they shall be accurate to ±01°c in the intended range of use. a temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses not provided / not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods, such as meat patties and fish fillets.
20-21.04(i)
Storage. outside storage areas / enclosures not constructed of durable and cleanable material / not large enough to store the garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse containers that accumulate / not kept clean. (corrected on site)
20-21.20(b)(03)
86
May 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
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Temperature measuring device, food. food temperature measuring devices accurate to ±02°f in the intended range of use not provided / not used to assure attainment and maintenance of proper internal cooking, holding, or refrigeration temperatures of all time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food if the thermometers are scaled only in fahrenheit. if the thermometers are scaled in celsius or dually scaled, they shall be accurate to ±01°c in the intended range of use. a temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses not provided / not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods, such as meat patties and fish fillets.
20-21.04(i)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
90
Jan 31, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.
20-21.17(c)
Toilet fixtures. easily cleanable receptacles not provided for waste materials.
20-21.18(d)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by routinely inspecting the premises for the evidence of pests.\r\n
20-21.21(a)(02)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
Use of materials, container prohibitions, poisonous or toxic material containers. rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
20-21.27(d)(03)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Early Learning Prep last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Early Learning Prep on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Early Learning Prep?

Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring device, food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Early Learning Prep.

How does Early Learning Prep compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Early Learning Prep most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Early Learning Prep's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Early Learning Prep have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Early Learning Prep means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.