Blankenburg Head Start

4600 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Blankenburg Head Start has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “hands clean & properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Blankenburg Head Start is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed handsinks in boy's restroom temperature at 79 degrees F instead of 100F. **All handwashing sinks should be between 100F and 110F New Violation.
46.131
86
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed handsinks in boy's restroom temperature at 78.3F instead of 100F. Observed handsinks in girl's restroom temperature at 118F instead of 100F. **All handwashing sinks should be between 100F and 110F New Violation.
46.131
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing and water stained ceiling tiles in Room 31. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
82
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The reach-in refrigerator is not working properly. -A work order has been put in. The head start program is using the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Debris on the walk-in floor. New Violation.
46.714
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blankenburg Head Start last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blankenburg Head Start on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blankenburg Head Start?

Across the inspection record, “hands clean & properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blankenburg Head Start.

Has Blankenburg Head Start's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blankenburg Head Start have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blankenburg Head Start 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 Blankenburg Head Start inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blankenburg Head Start is inspected roughly once per year on average.