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Apex Karate Academy

8 critical, 12 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 25, 2026.

11237 Pellicano Dr, El Paso, TX 79935 · (915) 331-0673

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsEl Paso licensed centers, n=250

Critical findings8 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 0 investigations (20 visits). Most recent critical: Jun 25, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 0

35% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 8

72% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2023Full Permit

Practical7:30a–6pMon–Fri · School · Licensed capacity 40

Texas HHSC operation #1743813 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
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Field tripsListed
Skill classesListed
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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Jun 29, 2026 to Jun 29, 20264 inspections
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- Jun 29, 2026 inspection
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- Jun 29, 2026 inspection
Jun 25, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Ensure Total Number of Children Both At and Away From Operation Within Capacity
  During inspection, the operation was found over the capacity allowed on the license/permit. The operation's total capacity is for 40 children. During inspection, there were 60 children in care. Therefore, the operation was over the capacity by 20 children. This was corrected at inspection after director called parents to pick up some children to lower the total number of children in care to under 40 children. Additional children were picked up by parents before closing time.
  Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified Jun 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  Director did not have his/her pediatric first aid training with rescue breathing and choking available for review.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1301(a)(3)(A).
Jun 25, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Ensure Total Number of Children Both At and Away From Operation Within Capacity
  During inspection, the operation was found over the capacity allowed on the license/permit. The operation's total capacity is for 40 children. During inspection, there were 60 children in care. Therefore, the operation was over the capacity by 20 children. This was corrected at inspection after director called parents to pick up some children to lower the total number of children in care to under 40 children. Additional children were picked up by parents before closing time.
  Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified Jun 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  Director did not have his/her pediatric first aid training with rescue breathing and choking available for review.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1301(a)(3)(A).
Jun 25, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Ensure Total Number of Children Both At and Away From Operation Within Capacity
  During inspection, the operation was found over the capacity allowed on the license/permit. The operation's total capacity is for 40 children. During inspection, there were 60 children in care. Therefore, the operation was over the capacity by 20 children. This was corrected at inspection after director called parents to pick up some children to lower the total number of children in care to under 40 children. Additional children were picked up by parents before closing time.
  Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified Jun 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  Director did not have his/her pediatric first aid training with rescue breathing and choking available for review.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1301(a)(3)(A).
Jun 25, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Ensure Total Number of Children Both At and Away From Operation Within Capacity
  During inspection, the operation was found over the capacity allowed on the license/permit. The operation's total capacity is for 40 children. During inspection, there were 60 children in care. Therefore, the operation was over the capacity by 20 children. This was corrected at inspection after director called parents to pick up some children to lower the total number of children in care to under 40 children. Additional children were picked up by parents before closing time.
  Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified Jun 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  Director did not have his/her pediatric first aid training with rescue breathing and choking available for review.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1301(a)(3)(A).
2025
Sep 3, 2025 to Sep 3, 20254 inspections
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- Sep 3, 2025 inspection
2024
Oct 21, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection/license. The last inspection was conducted/issued on 9/19/23.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3501(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The operation does not have a current gas leak inspection. The last inspection was conducted on 6/26/22.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3651.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher at the operation has not currently been serviced. The last time it was serviced was in July of 2023.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3607(b).
Oct 21, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection/license. The last inspection was conducted/issued on 9/19/23.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3501(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The operation does not have a current gas leak inspection. The last inspection was conducted on 6/26/22.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3651.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher at the operation has not currently been serviced. The last time it was serviced was in July of 2023.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3607(b).
Oct 21, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection/license. The last inspection was conducted/issued on 9/19/23.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3501(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The operation does not have a current gas leak inspection. The last inspection was conducted on 6/26/22.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3651.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher at the operation has not currently been serviced. The last time it was serviced was in July of 2023.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3607(b).
Oct 21, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection/license. The last inspection was conducted/issued on 9/19/23.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3501(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The operation does not have a current gas leak inspection. The last inspection was conducted on 6/26/22.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3651.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher at the operation has not currently been serviced. The last time it was serviced was in July of 2023.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3607(b).
Jan 18, 2024 to Jan 18, 20244 inspections
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- Jan 18, 2024 inspection

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2023
Jul 24, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The annual fire inspection was expired.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2023, verified Sep 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3501(a).
Jul 24, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The annual fire inspection was expired.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2023, verified Sep 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3501(a).
Jul 24, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The annual fire inspection was expired.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2023, verified Sep 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3501(a).
Jul 24, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The annual fire inspection was expired.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2023, verified Sep 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3501(a).
2022
Dec 23, 2022 to Dec 23, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 23, 2022 inspection
- Dec 23, 2022 inspection
- Dec 23, 2022 inspection
- Dec 23, 2022 inspection
Dec 16, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Three out of four files evaluated were not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2022, verified Dec 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.901.
Dec 16, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Three out of four files evaluated were not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2022, verified Dec 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.901.
Dec 16, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Three out of four files evaluated were not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2022, verified Dec 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.901.
Dec 16, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Three out of four files evaluated were not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2022, verified Dec 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.901.
Jul 21, 2022 to Oct 12, 202212 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 12, 2022 inspection
- Oct 12, 2022 inspection
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- Oct 12, 2022 inspection
- Sep 19, 2022 inspection
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- Jul 21, 2022 inspection
Jul 18, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Operation Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  The operation will need to purchase and install a carbon monoxide.
  Corrected Jul 25, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3751.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for -Transportation, Directors and Each Employee who transports
  The director will need to complete 2 hours of transportation training.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1301(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  A fire extinguisher for a transportation vehicle will need to be serviced. The last service tag has expired as of 2/2018.
  Corrected Jul 25, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3607(b).
Jul 18, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Operation Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  The operation will need to purchase and install a carbon monoxide.
  Corrected Jul 25, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3751.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for -Transportation, Directors and Each Employee who transports
  The director will need to complete 2 hours of transportation training.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1301(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  A fire extinguisher for a transportation vehicle will need to be serviced. The last service tag has expired as of 2/2018.
  Corrected Jul 25, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3607(b).
Jul 18, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Operation Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  The operation will need to purchase and install a carbon monoxide.
  Corrected Jul 25, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3751.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for -Transportation, Directors and Each Employee who transports
  The director will need to complete 2 hours of transportation training.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1301(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  A fire extinguisher for a transportation vehicle will need to be serviced. The last service tag has expired as of 2/2018.
  Corrected Jul 25, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3607(b).
Jul 18, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Operation Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  The operation will need to purchase and install a carbon monoxide.
  Corrected Jul 25, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3751.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for -Transportation, Directors and Each Employee who transports
  The director will need to complete 2 hours of transportation training.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1301(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  A fire extinguisher for a transportation vehicle will need to be serviced. The last service tag has expired as of 2/2018.
  Corrected Jul 25, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3607(b).

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