Halpin Early Childhood Center

10901 Sandpiper, Houston, TX 77096
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Halpin Early Childhood Center appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Halpin Early Childhood Center trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
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Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable.
20-21.03(b)(01)
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)
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
82
Apr 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
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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)
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above.
20-21.03(c)(02)
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)
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)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
78
Apr 3, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
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Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(a)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Halpin Early Childhood Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Halpin Early Childhood Center on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Halpin Early Childhood Center compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Halpin Early Childhood Center most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Halpin Early Childhood Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Halpin Early Childhood Center have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Halpin Early Childhood Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Halpin Early Childhood Center is inspected around two times per year on average.