Brightside Academy Philadelphia

3528 I St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Brightside Academy Philadelphia is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Serving utensils observed in the handwash sink. **Corrective action was taken, childcare staff relocated unclean serving utensils to a compartment of warewash sink, to be returned to support facility for washing and sanitization.
46.825(a)
Proper hot holding temperature
Inspector notes: Ready-to-eat food (mixed vegetables) was held at 129 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. New Violation.
46.385(a)(1)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods with improperly and/or missing written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. New Violation.
46.385(c)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - 3-compartment warewash sink installed in food prep area but, not in use. - Non NSF/ANSI mini refrigerator stored/in use in the infant classroom. -Inoperable reach-in refrigerator located in the food prep area. -Domestic cabinetry, countertop and handwash sink installed in the food prep area.
46.671
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed running water temperature measured between 80 - 95 degrees F, below the required minimum of 100 degrees F at the handwash sinks in the children toilet room and in the classrooms throughout the facility.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Porous ceiling tiles in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.901
55
Nov 18, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Porous ceiling tiles in the food prep area.
46.901
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - 3-compartment warewash sink installed in food prep area but, not in use. - Non NSF/ANSI mini refrigerator stored/in use in the infant classroom. New Violation.
46.671
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: -Hot water delay throughout facility.
46.805
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brightside Academy Philadelphia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brightside Academy Philadelphia on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brightside Academy Philadelphia?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brightside Academy Philadelphia.

Has Brightside Academy Philadelphia's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Brightside Academy Philadelphia have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brightside Academy Philadelphia means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.