Bright Horizons University City
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Bright Horizons University City, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Bright Horizons University City's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles in the following rooms were not labeled with the common name of the chemical (bleach + water or soap + water): K-Prep 1, Twos 3, and Toddlers 1. *The person in charge labeled all spray bottles with the common name the chemical during the inspection.
46.1001
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hand-wash sink hot water temperatures were measured between 77°F - 96°F at the beginning of the inspection in the three adult toilet rooms. *By the end of the inspection, the hot water reached 100°F in two of the three adult toilet rooms. *The person in charge took the remaining toilet room out of service, as its hot water temperature remained at 96°F. Adults may use the other two toilet rooms, where the hot water measured 100°F by the end of the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment were not available or readily accessible in the following reach-in refrigerators: Kitchen, Twos 1, Toddler 1, Infant 1, Infant 2, Infant 3, Infant 4, and Preschool 1. New Violation.
46.562
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observations: -Broken garbage grinder in the kitchen area. -Dishwasher machine is not connected / functioning in the kitchen area. -Non-NSF/ANSI approved “GE” refrigerator in the Infant 1, Infant 2, and Infant 3 rooms. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Food debris inside the reach-in refrigerator and reach-in freezer located in the kitchen. -Food debris inside the refrigerator units in the Infant 1, Infant 2, Infant 3, and k-prep 1 rooms. -Ice buildup inside refrigerator units in the Twos 1, Toddlers 2, and Toddlers 3 rooms. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Cardboard boxes on the floor in the kitchen. -Clutter and an unused plates in the kitchen. -Debris inside the three-bay sink and the sink with a garbage grinder in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Teachers/staff food was observed inside the reach-in refrigerator and reach-in freezer located in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.963
58
Jan 13, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observations: -Moldy waffles and mandarin inside the reach-in refrigerator in the Preschool 2 room, which is currently not in use. -Expired yogurt (September 22, 2024) inside the reach-in refrigerator in the Preschool 2 room, which is currently not in use. *The person in charge discarded all the food during the inspection.
46.201
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge to set up the sanitizer in the 3-bay sink. *The Inspector reviewed the bleach instructions for setting up the sanitizer in the 3-bay sink. *The Person in Charge correctly set up the sanitizer in the 3-bay sink with the correct concentration of 100 ppm.
46.102
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Food debris inside the refrigeration units in the classrooms. -Ice buildup inside the refrigerator units in the Twos 1 and Preschool 2 rooms.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed delayed hot water generation from the handwashing sink's faucet in the playroom restroom.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Food debris observed on the floor under the refrigerator in the kitchen area. -Cardboard boxes on the floor in the kitchen area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observations: -Broken garbage grinder in the kitchen area. The sink is not in use due to the broken garbage grinder. -Dishwasher machine is not connected / functioning in the kitchen area.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Kitchen area lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46.634
61
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The sign or poster to remind food employees to wash their hands, soap, and paper towels observed over the food prep sink rather than the handwash/grinder sink in the kitchen area. Note: the food prep sink should be for the washing of produce only. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Did not observe a dedicated indirectly drained with a catch basin food prep sink for the washing of produce. Employees use the prep sink to wash hands and dishes (multi use items such as bowls, plates and cups). New Violation.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Half of a watermelon was held at 46 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in the kitchen area refrigerator. The refrigerator was observed filled blocking air flow on lower shelves. The person in charge discarded the watermelon.
46.385(a)(2)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Not washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and air drying multi-use dishes and equipment before use. The 3 compartment sink is not being used to wash dishes. The person in charge had to locate sanitizer to set up the 3 compartment sink. Note: All dishes, equipment, and utensils must be washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried before further use. New Violation.
46.731
Washing fruit & vegetables
Inspector notes: Did not observe a dedicated food prep sink with a catch basin. Employees use the prep sink to wash hands and dishes. *Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. New Violation.
46.285
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observations: -Broken garbage grinder in the kitchen area. The sink is not in use due to the broken garbage grinder. -Dishwasher machine is not connected / functioning in the kitchen area. -Large refrigerator is not maintaining all foods at 41 degrees F or lower in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Kitchen area lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Food debris observed inside the microwave in the staff staff lounge. -Food debris inside the warming unit in the kitchen area. -Food debris and residue inside the garbage grinder sink in the kitchen area. -Debris and residue in the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Water at 100 degrees F was temporarily unavailable in the kitchen area while filling up the large capacity 3 compartment sink. The 47 gallon hot water heater may not be adequate to provide water at 100 degrees F when filling the 3 compartment sink. *Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food facility. The water was probed at 103 degrees F by the end of the inspection. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a leak at the pipes below the hand wash sink in the Staff Lounge area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Peeling paint on the wall in the toilet room for the inside play room. New Violation.
46.823(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust pans and brooms observed in the classrooms stored on the floor rather than hanging on a utility rack. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
39
May 2, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust pans and brooms observed in the classrooms not hung properly for storage. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bright Horizons University City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bright Horizons University City on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bright Horizons University City?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bright Horizons University City.
Has Bright Horizons University City's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bright Horizons University City have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bright Horizons University City means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bright Horizons University City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bright Horizons University City is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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