Aalim's Learning Center
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2025
67
Score
Aalim's Learning Center has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 28, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Aalim's Learning Center trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No dates observed on the peach compote in the reach-in refrigerator. PIC provided dates during inspection.
46.385(b)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation observed on the cover vents in the facility. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Dust observed on the cover heaters in the classrooms. -Ice accumulation observed inside the chest freezer kitchen area. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: -Hot water not under pressure during inspection in the restroom near the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Water stains observed on the ceiling tiles in the classroom no. 2. New Violation.
46.921
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on mop sink's faucet. New Violation.
46.822
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Apr 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility's food safety certified handler lacks the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate. Observe a ServSafe certificate only. Advised facility's food safety certified handler to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate. *Application form issue today 4/19/2024.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Detached part of the protective guard of the heater in the classroom area (near kitchen). - Non NSF / ANSI chest freezer, toaster oven and griddle observed in the food prep area. - Domestic kitchen cabinets. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust observed on the cover heater. New Violation.
46.714
82
Feb 20, 2024
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Hands cannot be washed properly due to lack of hot water measured between 68-88 degrees F in the restroom /main classroom and kitchen area. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The hot water measured at the hand wash sink in the main classroom and the kitchen are was measured between 68 degrees F and 88 degrees F. *Sanitarian advised the person in charge to use the bathroom in the infant room until the hot water will be adjust. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Two spray bottles in restroom area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. PIC labeled the spray bottles during inspection.
46.1001
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Missing part of the protective guard of the heater in the rear area of the facility. - Non NSF / ANSI chest freezer, toaster oven and griddle observed in the food prep area. - Domestic kitchen cabinets.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Hot water available at the hand wash sink in the kitchen and restroom/main classroom was measured between 68-88 degrees F. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Stained toilet bowl observed in one restroom (near the kitchen). New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Damaged wood floor observed in the main room (near the kitchen area).
46.921
52
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Rust observed on baseboard heater in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools observed on the floor in the storage area. PIC elevated the maintenance tools during inspection.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation observed on the cover vent in the rear area (near rear exit door). New Violation.
46.981(d)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Water bottles observed on the floor in the kitchen area. PIC removed the water bottles from the floor immediately.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non NSF / ANSI chest freezer, toaster oven and griddle observed in the food prep area. - Domestic kitchen cabinets. New Violation.
46.671
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aalim's Learning Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aalim's Learning Center on file is from Apr 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aalim's Learning Center?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aalim's Learning Center.
Has Aalim's Learning Center's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aalim's Learning Center have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aalim's Learning Center means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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