950 BAYCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10475 · Child Care - Pre School
NYC health inspectors visited Innovation Garden (Bronx) 9 times in the 2020–2023 records, flagging the center 4 times. Its 44% flagged rate is above the NYC average for child care - pre school (21.9% NYC average). Last inspection on record: May 12, 2022.
Above average Standing vs NYC average.
Cleanliness & facility upkeep — cited 2 time(s), most recently May 4, 2022.
The center facility observed not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.
Fire safety & emergency equipment — cited 2 time(s), most recently May 4, 2022.
Fire extinguishers observed not to be inspected or maintained.
Food handling & kitchen sanitation — cited 1 time(s), most recently October 22, 2021.
Required food protection procedures were not implemented Holder of food protection certificate was not on site during hours of food preparation activity.
Heating, ventilation & room temperature — cited 1 time(s), most recently July 14, 2021.
The center failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate the potential for exposure to choking hazards by children.
Food service sanitation (81.23) — cited 2 time(s), most recently May 4, 2022.
Screening and other pest obstruction methods not provided or maintained.
NYC inspectors cited 15 violation(s) across 4 flagged inspections (out of 9 total inspections) between 2020 and 2023. The most recent inspection on record is May 12, 2022. City data ends April 2023, so newer inspections are not published.
Innovation Garden was flagged in 44% of its inspections, versus a 21.9% average for Child Care - Pre School centers citywide — above the NYC average.
The most common issue family was “cleanliness & facility upkeep”: The center facility observed not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children. Last cited May 4, 2022.
What is your daily cleaning routine, and how do you store cleaning chemicals away from children? (Suggested by the center's most recent violation family: cleanliness & facility upkeep.)
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