Agape Childcare & Learning Center

5920 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Agape Childcare & Learning Center has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to eight violations.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Agape Childcare & Learning Center trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

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

46.981(h)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed debris on top of the convection oven in food prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Delayed hot water generation from handwash sinks in food and restroom areas during inspection. New Violation.

46.805

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Water leaking from water line pipe connection to a wall mounted dispenser for cleaning products inside the utility room (above the mop sink). New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -Static dust on restroom area ventilation fan cover. -Handwash sink in the restroom area not properly caulk sealed to wall. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpan observed not stored elevated in front classroom area. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep area handwash sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

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

Inspector notes: A non ANSI / NSF approved chest freezer (Magic chef) present in rear storage /utility room. New Violation.

46.671

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hands cannot be properly washed at handwash sinks in food prep and children /staff restroom areas due to lack of hot water, which was measured at 85 degrees Fahrenheit. * Hot water temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit is required at all handwash sinks. Corrective action : Thermostat for hot water heater tank was adjusted to increase the temperature and restored hot water to all facility's handwash sinks, which was measured at 108-110 degrees Fahrenheit prior to completion of inspection.

46.132

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed inside the food prep area handwash sink. Corrective action : Person in charge cleaned to remove old food residue, dishes and utensils from the food prep area handwash sink during inspection.

46.825(a)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep area handwash sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hot water not under pressure at handwash sinks in food prep and children/ staff restroom areas during inspection. Corrective action : Thermostat for hot water heater tank was adjusted to increase the temperature and restored hot water to all facility's handwash sinks, which was measured at 108-110 degrees Fahrenheit prior to completion of inspection.

46.806(a)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Wall utility pipe penetrations are not properly sealed in food prep and utility room. -Observed cracks in front glass window. -Uneven flooring in children's classroom area. New Violation.

46.921

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Agape Childcare & Learning Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Agape Childcare & Learning Center on file is from Mar 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Agape Childcare & Learning Center's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Agape Childcare & Learning Center have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Agape Childcare & 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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