Autism R.E.C.

1140 S 26Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Autism R.E.C., the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 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 boy's toilet room area. A roll was provided during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

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. There was no one present with a Food Manager Food Safety Certificate during the inspection. New Violation.

46.103

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

Inspector notes: Equipment does not meet minimum design standards. (Kitchen is shared with the church.) Non-commercial equipment observed: cabinets, microwave, porcelain hand sink, toaster oven, refrigerator, reach in freezer, and toaster. -Kitchen cabinets covering is taped. Note: All cooking equipment (commerical exhaust hood, double oven/range, double table top fryers. and other non-commercial equipment is for church use only. There is a large Galaxy commercial refrigerator, commercial Panasonic microwave, and NSF approved wall mounted hand sink is for the childcare center use. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Grease residue and food debris on cooking equipment surfaces. -Residue on shelves in cabinets in the food prep area. -Dust on utility sink in the utility room. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Slow hot water generation at all handsinks. New Violation.

46.805

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Toilet Room Observations: -Flies -Water stained and soiled ceiling tiles -Moved grommets exposing openings -Static dust on ceiling exhaust vent cover New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Observed a broom and dust pan stored on the floor rather than hanging on a utility rack. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect (flies) activity observed throughout the facility. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Nov 5, 2024

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: The mop sink is not sealed to the wall and is not adequately fixed in place. New Violation.

46.652

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Moved grommets exposing openings around pipes in the boy's toilet room. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Full glue trap and general debris observed beside cooking equipment in the food prep area.

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

Aug 21, 2023

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: The mop sink is not sealed to the wall in the utility closet. New Violation.

46.652

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Gaps in floor tiles in the girls toilet room. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Autism R.E.C. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Autism R.E.C. on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Autism R.E.C.?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Autism R.E.C..

Has Autism R.E.C.'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Autism R.E.C. have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Autism R.E.C. 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 Autism R.E.C. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Autism R.E.C. is inspected roughly once per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Aurora Caffe

1700 Christian St

Score: 55 — Medium Risk

Hannah K Cafe

1200 Point Breeze Ave

Score: 47 — High Risk

Deseo Mexican Grill & Pizza

1501 S 26Th St

Score: 47 — High Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Philadelphia → School / Childcare restaurants in Philadelphia