Bright Horizons at Philadelphia Cathedral Learning Center

23 S 38Th St 13 S 38Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Bright Horizons at Philadelphia Cathedral Learning Center stretching back to 2024. On Jan 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot & cold water available” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Bright Horizons at Philadelphia Cathedral Learning Center's latest score of 100 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. -The application will be emailed.

46.103

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Serving utensils located in food prep area stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved for service. New Violation.

46.302

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

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Slow hot water generation observed at Pre-K classroom and employee restroom handwashing sinks.

46.805

Dec 12, 2024

Reinspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

46.103

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Slow hot water generation observed at Pre-K classroom handwashing sinks.

46.805

Oct 31, 2024

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: Hot water probed between 68-71 degrees F. -The hot water at all handwashing sinks must beat least 100 degrees F. New Violation.

46.131

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

46.103

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: No hot water available in the Pre-K and Toddlers classroom. Slow hot water generation observed at all handwashing sinks.

46.805

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Dust pan and broom stored on floor rather than hanging. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Apr 18, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Food safety certified person has a Food Handler Certificate. -Please contact our manager Mr. George Van Note to apply for safe harbor. New Violation.

46.101

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Slow hot water generation at the handwashing sinks located in all the class rooms. New Violation.

46.805

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

Inspector notes: Unused dish machine observed in the infant room. New Violation.

46.671

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bright Horizons at Philadelphia Cathedral Learning Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bright Horizons at Philadelphia Cathedral Learning Center on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bright Horizons at Philadelphia Cathedral Learning Center?

Across the inspection record, “hot & cold water available” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bright Horizons at Philadelphia Cathedral Learning Center.

Has Bright Horizons at Philadelphia Cathedral Learning Center's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bright Horizons at Philadelphia Cathedral Learning Center have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bright Horizons at Philadelphia Cathedral 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.

How often is Bright Horizons at Philadelphia Cathedral Learning Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bright Horizons at Philadelphia Cathedral Learning Center is inspected around three times per year on average.

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