Apple Tree Child Care/ Learning Center

3665 E Crown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2023

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Oct 30, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Apple Tree Child Care/ Learning Center since Oct 30, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “certification by accredited program” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Apple Tree Child Care/ Learning Center's latest score of 78 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 30, 2023

Reinspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ServSave certificate provided and proof of payment for City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certification receipt from 10/23/2023.

46.103

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Porous ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. - Gaps observed in the ceiling around the utility pipes in the kitchen area and in the bathrooms (first floor) area. - Hole observed in the ceiling tiles (near the restrooms) in the hallway. New Violation.

46.921

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

Inspector notes: -Domestic refrigeration unit and microwave observed in the kitchen.

46.671

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - Cover vents observed with dust accumulation in the hallways (near restroom).

46.981(d)

Sep 28, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: The children and teachers hands can not be wash properly in several classrooms and bathrooms in the facility. The hot water at the hand wash sinks was measured between 62 degree F to 64 degrees F in two classrooms and one bathroom first floor and in 2 classrooms and two bathroom first floor. *Sanitarian advice the person in charge to use the hand wash sinks for the bathrooms and classrooms where is hot water at least 100 degrees F. New Violation.

46.132

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: The hot water at the hand wash sinks was measured between 62 degree F to 64 degrees F in two classrooms and one bathroom first floor and in 2 classrooms and two bathroom first floor. New Violation.

46.981(h)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate provided, ServSafe course certificate only. Application issue by e-mail today 9/28/2023.

46.103

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: - Multiuse utensils observed being used in the cans and jars in the pre-k 2 classroom without sanitization. - Brooms and dust pans observed in top of toys in PHL 3 classroom. New Violation.

46.731

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - Cover vents and heater covers observed with dust accumulation throughout the facility. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (cockroaches) observed on the floor in the kitchen area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Domestic refrigeration unit, microwave, toaster oven and toaster observed in the kitchen. - Two domestic refrigerators and two domestic microwaves observed in the classrooms. - Damaged faucet hot water side in the PHL 3 bathroom. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -The floors on first floor observed with debris and dust accumulation. -The carpet pre-k classroom observed with stains and debris. -The convection oven/kitchen area and microwave "Faberware" are in need of cleaning. New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: -No hot water provided in all the classrooms and bathrooms. New Violation.

46.822

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans observed in top of toys in PHL 3 classroom and not elevated on the utility rack. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Apple Tree Child Care/ Learning Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Apple Tree Child Care/ Learning Center on file is from Oct 30, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Apple Tree Child Care/ Learning Center?

Across the inspection record, “certification by accredited program” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Apple Tree Child Care/ Learning Center.

Has Apple Tree Child Care/ Learning Center's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Apple Tree Child Care/ Learning Center have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Apple Tree Child Care/ Learning Center means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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