Adaire School Head Start

1300 E Palmer St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Adaire School Head Start stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Adaire School Head Start is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers in head start class rooms 109 & 104 prep area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Bottles were labeled during the inspection.

46.1002

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans observed idle on the floor near the refrigeration unit. Maintenance tools should be elevated in a designated space when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Mar 21, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans observed idle on the floor near the refrigeration unit. Maintenance tools should be elevated in a designated space when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Oct 8, 2024

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General cleaning: -observed floor perimeters of kitchen area with dust accumulation -observed dust accumulation/ food residue underneath shelving/ equipment in kitchen area and storage room New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed no working light in the walk-in cooler *PIC has a work order in for this repair* New Violation.

46.943

Apr 29, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwashing sink in the men's staff restroom to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.

46.941(a)-(e)

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in the cafeteria area lacked hot water (at least 100 degrees F). New Violation.

46.131

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Observed hot water at the handwashing sink in the cafeteria area only reaching around 86 degrees F instead of 100 degrees F. New Violation.

46.805

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed peeling/bubbled floor tiles underneath the 2-bay sink in the cafeteria area. New Violation.

46.921

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Adaire School Head Start last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Adaire School Head Start on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Adaire School Head Start?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Adaire School Head Start.

Has Adaire School Head Start's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Adaire School Head Start have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Adaire School Head Start 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 Adaire School Head Start inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Adaire School Head Start is inspected around three times per year on average.

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