Adaire School

1300 E Palmer St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Adaire School five times, with records going back to 2023. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 21, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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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)

Oct 8, 2024

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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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

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)

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 sinks 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

Nov 16, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed plastic crates being used to elevate food storage in the walk-in cooler. **Person in Charge moved all the food to a storage shelf in the walk-in cooler during the inspection.

46.691

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Dusty fan cover observed in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.714

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dumpsters with open lids in the outdoor trash receptacle area. **PIC closed the lids on dumpsters during the inspection.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed debris and dust on the floor along the wall perimeters of the kitchen and walk-in cooler room. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed 1 light not working in the walk-in cooler room. New Violation.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Adaire School last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Adaire School?

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

Has Adaire School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Adaire School have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Adaire School 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 inspected?

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

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