Al Madinah Learning Center
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2025
74
Score
Public records show four inspections at Al Madinah Learning Center stretching back to 2023. On Feb 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “hands clean & properly washed”, showing up three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Philadelphia restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hot water was observed at the following handwash sinks. - Peak hot water at handwash sink at prep area observed at 79.3 degrees F - Peak hot water at handwash sink at pre-school classroom observed at 80.5 degrees F - Peak hot water at handwash sink at toilet room near pre-school classroom observed at 80.7 degrees F - Peak hot water at handwash sink at toilet room at toddler classroom at 78.5 degrees F - Peak hot water at handwash sink at employee toilet room at 79.5 degrees F Electric 19.9 gal hot water heater was observed in the basement. After waiting 60 mins for hot water to re-generate, hot water has been restored at all handwash sinks. Replace hot water heater to meet peak demands.
46.132
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Handwash sink in the employee toilet room not fully sealed to the wall. New Violation.
46.652
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: No hot water was observed at the following handwash sinks. - Peak hot water at handwash sink at prep area observed at 79.3 degrees F - Peak hot water at handwash sink at pre-school classroom observed at 80.5 degrees F - Peak hot water at handwash sink at toilet room near pre-school classroom observed at 80.7 degrees F - Peak hot water at handwash sink at toilet room at toddler classroom at 78.5 degrees F - Peak hot water at handwash sink at employee toilet room at 79.5 degrees F New Violation.
46.805
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on the vent covers in the toilet rooms. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
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Jan 2, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Hot water is not available in the staff toilet room for proper handwashing. Toilet room was marked out of order and staff was instructed to use the spare rest room between the food prep area and storage room. New Violation.
46.131
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Paper towels were not available at the handwashing sink in the food prep area. -Soap was not available at the handwashing sink in the staff toilet room. Corrective action: Paper towels and soap were provided.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that food in pans inside of the refrigerator and freezer are from an approved source. Facility was approved to provided food prepared by an approved food service program or for parents to bring children meals. However food is being prepared on site. New Violation.
46.211
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse feces) observed on the floor in the storage closet and outside of the storage closet. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -(Ref. 46.501) The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: 1. reach-in refrigerator/freezer combination 2. chest freezer New Violation.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Hot water knob at classroom sink used for arts and crafts is broken and needs to be repaired. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Some debris observed on the floor in the children's toilet room. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Premises observed needing cleaning: -Spider webs and dead insects observed at the window in the rear storage room. -Debris and broken glass observed on the floor in the rear storage room. -Mouse feces observed on the floor in the storage closet in the classroom and on storage area platforms in display window area. -Debris observed in cabinet beneath the sink in the classroom. -Stains and water marks observed on the ceiling in the storage room in the rear. -Cobwebs observed in the basement. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Oct 12, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Water at handwashing sinks in the second attached building was 94 degrees F rather than 100 to 110 degrees F.
46.131
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. No food safety certified person on site. Corrective action: Food safety certified person arrived within 5 minutes.
46.103
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: A splash-guard is needed between the handwashing sink and the rack holding disposable plates, cups and utensils for food service, or relocate items. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Unused chest freezer observed in the hallway to storage room. -(Ref. 46.501) The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: 1. reach-in refrigerator/freezer combination 2. chest freezer (unused) 3. air fryer 4. toaster oven
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Slow drainage observed at handwashing sink in toilet room in attached building. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mops observed stored directly on the floor rather than hanging to facilitate drying. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Lighting intensity observed at 87 lux rather than 220 lux above the handwashing sink in the food prep area. -Lighting intensity in the food prep area was observed at 81 lux rather than 540 lux.
46.943
Management awareness; policy present
Inspector notes: The food safety certified person could not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable or the symptoms that require exclusion.
46.111(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the establishment. The following were observed: -Mouse feces on closet floor where extra cots and chairs were observed stored and on floor in the food prep area. -Fly observed in the food prep area. -Fruit flies were observed in the food prep area on baseboards, mop, and wall and in the hallway leading to the rear storage room.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the drainboard at the hand-washing sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
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Aug 22, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink. Note: A handwashing sink may not be used for any other purpose besides handwashing. Corrective action: Utensils were removed from the sink.
46.825(a)
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Water at handwashing sinks in the second attached building was 94 to 95 degrees F rather than 100 to 110 degrees F. New Violation.
46.131
Proper hot holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food cooked at approximately 9:00 a.m. was observed being held on a table in the prep area without temperature control for 1:00 p.m. meal time. Corrective action: At sanitarian's request, hot food was placed in the refrigerator at 11:20 a.m. No hot holding equipment available.
46.385(a)(1)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the rear storage room area. Corrective action: Items were relocated during the inspection.
46.1024
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple reusable dishes and utensils were observed in the food prep area, but the facility does not have a 3-basin sink for proper warewashing and sanitizing. Corrective action: All reusable items were bagged up and removed from the facility during the inspection.
46.713
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. No food safety certified person on site. Corrective action: Food safety certified person arrived with a ServSafe Cert. City certificate required.
46.103
Management awareness; policy present
Inspector notes: There was no food safety certified person present to demonstrate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable or the symptoms that require exclusion. New Violation.
46.111(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the establishment. The following were observed: -Mouse feces in the cabinet in the unused toilet room in the rear, on closet floor where extra cots and chairs were observed stored and on floor between storage racks in the food prep area. -Flies were observed in the food prep area. -Dead insects were observed on trap and floor in the prep area and on items in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the hand-washing sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -The refrigerator is holding food above 41 degrees F. The temperature was adjusted during the inspection. -Base of faucet at handwash/craft sink in classroom is in disrepair. (Ref. 46.501) The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: -reach-in refrigerator/freezer combination -chest freezer -air fryer New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Spider webs observed in a storage bin and in the toilet room off the play room. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water at handwashing sinks in the second attached building was 94 to 95 degrees F rather than 100 to 110 degrees F. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Premises observed needing cleaning: -General floor cleaning in food prep area, storage closets and storage rooms due to food debris, dead bugs and mouse feces. -Debris observed on basement floor. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lighting intensity in the following areas is inadequate: -Food prep area lighting intensity observed at 17 to 179 lux rather than 540 lux. -Lighting intensity in the toilet room off the play room was observed at 26 lux rather than 220 lux. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Al Madinah Learning Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Al Madinah Learning Center on file is from Feb 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Al Madinah Learning Center?
Across the inspection record, “hands clean & properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Al Madinah Learning Center.
Has Al Madinah Learning Center's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Al Madinah Learning Center have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Al Madinah 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.
How often is Al Madinah Learning Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Al Madinah Learning Center is inspected around three times per year on average.
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