A Colorful World Learning Center

4832 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

A Colorful World Learning Center has been inspected three times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting A Colorful World Learning Center on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Dirty carpeted flooring in rear food prep / office area.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: - A non ANSI / NSF approved equipment : 1 domestic toaster (Black & Decker) and 1 reach-in refrigeration /freezer unit (Hot point) observed in food prep / storage area. - A reach-in refrigeration unit observed not operational being used for dry goods storage.

46.671

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -Static dust on restroom area ventilation fan cover. -Cracked floor tiles present inside the restroom area. -Cracked dried caulking over handwash sink inside the restroom area. Restroom New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed along floor perimeter of food prep area and on shelving inside the food prep area handwash sink's cabinetry. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings and debris on shelvings inside the food prep area handwash sink's cabinetry. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -Static dust on restroom area ventilation fan cover. -Cracked caulking over handwash sink inside the restroom area. -Cracked /loose floor tiles inside the restroom area. New Violation.

46.962

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Dirty carpeted flooring in rear food prep / office area. -Mouse droppings and debris present along floor perimeter of food prep area (between reach-in refrigeration unit / handwash sink's cabinetry & between handwash sink's cabinetry and wall). New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Oct 23, 2024

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food preparation area. Corrective action : Person in charge provided paper towels to handwash sink in the food preparation area during inspection.

46.981(h)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person lack the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate; Observed a ServSafe certificate only. * Advised facility's food safety certified person to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate, an application form issued on 10-23-2024.

46.103

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Corrosion present on exterior side of the food prep area reach-in refrigeration /reach-in freezer unit. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -Observed cracked floor tiles inside the restroom. -Gaps and Water-stained ceiling tiles inside the restroom area.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: A hole observed inside one of the classroom area ceiling.

46.921

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A Colorful World Learning Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A Colorful World Learning Center on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A Colorful World Learning Center?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at A Colorful World Learning Center.

Has A Colorful World Learning Center's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at A Colorful World Learning Center have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at A Colorful World Learning 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.

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