St Mathews Childcare

4300 N Shepherd, Houston, TX 77018

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

St Mathews Childcare appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “using chemicals for sanitization” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 87. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 29, 2025

Reinspection (002)

1 minor violation.

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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)

May 22, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

11 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.

20-19(b)

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)

Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food. (corrected on site)

20-21.02(b)(01)

Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.

20-21.04(i)

20-21.12(g)

Water under pressure. hot water is at least 105°f (41°c)but less than 110°f (43°c). minimum acceptable temperature is 110°f (43°c) except as specified in section 20-21.12(d)(02) and 20-21.19(b) of this code. hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demand throughout the food establishment.

20-21.15(c)

Toilet fixtures. toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle.

20-21.18(d)

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)

Hand-washing sink faucets. hand-washing sink not equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°f (38°c) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. hand-washing sinks in facilities providing custodial care for preschool age children that are used only by the children may provide only cold running water.

20-21.19(b)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

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)

Sep 26, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. (corrected on site)

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)

Dec 8, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was St Mathews Childcare last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at St Mathews Childcare on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at St Mathews Childcare?

Across the inspection record, “using chemicals for sanitization” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at St Mathews Childcare.

How does St Mathews Childcare compare to other restaurants in Houston?

St Mathews Childcare most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 87.

Has St Mathews Childcare's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at St Mathews Childcare have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at St Mathews Childcare 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 St Mathews Childcare inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, St Mathews Childcare is inspected around two times per year on average.

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