Caring Heart Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

6445 Germantown Ave 3552 Shelmire Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Healthcare Facility
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Caring Heart Rehabilitation & Nursing Center stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.

The city-wide average is 72, putting Caring Heart Rehabilitation & Nursing Center squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. - Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. *Employees properly cleaned and sanitized slicer and can opener.
46.712
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Milk crates observed in use in walk-in freezer to elevate food items. New Violation.
46.521
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris observed on floor surface in walk-in coolers under racks and in walk-in freezer. -Dust accumulation observed on fan vent covers in 2nd walk-in cooler.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water observed dripping from stopper handle under 3 compartment sink. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans observed not elevated off of the ground and on a utility rack when not in use.
46.981(e)(m)
74
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: 2 dented distressed canned items observed in the food storage area.
46.201
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (Small flies) observed in the ware wash area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris observed on floor surface in walk-in coolers under racks in walk-in freezer. *Employee swept and mopped inside units. Ice accumulation observed on floor surface of walk-n-freezer. -Dust accumulation observed on fan vent covers in walk-in coolers. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Water accumulation, dust and debris observed on floor surface in ware wash area. -Water spill observed on floor surface under 3 compartment sink. -Debris observed on floor surface under racks in storage closet. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
74
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1 dented canned item observed under canned food storage rack in storage closet. *Dented can was relocated to dented can storage rack.
46.201
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around lid. *The person in charge drained ice machine during inspection to have it cleaned.
46.712
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on kitchen ceiling vents. New Violation.
46.921
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Door knob of food storage closet observed loose and in need of repair. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris observed on floor surface in walk-in coolers under racks. -Food debris and ice accumulation observed on floor surface of walk-n-freezer. -Dust accumulation observed on fan vent covers in walk-in coolers. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -1 hand wash sink in prep area observed slow draining. - Water observed leaking from under ware wash unit New Violation.
46.822
64
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand wash sink in the food prep area was blocked by a rolling cart and not accessible at all times for employee use. * Rolling cart was relocated.
46.981(h)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Boxes on food items observed on floor surface of walk-in cooler. *The person in charge properly elevated food items on to a storage rack.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Milk crates observed in use to elevate food items in walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris observed on floor surface in walk-in coolers under racks. -Dust accumulation observed on fan vent covers in walk-in coolers. New Violation.
46.714
74
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 3 Severely dented canned items observed on storage rack in the food storage closet. *Dented cans were relocated to designated dented can rack.
46.201
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The person in charge observed with a serve safe certificate and not with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. * Sanitarian sent Food safety application link via email.
46.103
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food accumulation observed on floor surface in walk-in coolers under racks. -Ice accumulation observed in reach-in freezer. -Dust accumulation observed on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Water observed dripping from pipe under sink in pot washing area. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Water accumulation observed on floor surface in ware wash area. -Bottom wall surface observed water damaged in ware wash area. - Debris observed under equipment in ware wash area. - Food debris under equipment in food prep area. - Dust accumulation on ceiling vents in kitchen area. New Violation.
46.921
67
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand wash sink in the food prep area was blocked by a rolling cart and not accessible at all times for employee use. * Rolling cart was moved.
46.825(a)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Handle observed loose on warmer. -Hand wash sink observed loose in kitchen area. - Metal plate observed loose on bottom surface of pudding refrigerator. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food accumulation observed on floor surface in walk-in coolers under racks. -Food debris on bottom surface of reach-in freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Water observed dripping from pipes under sink in pot washing area. *Catch bucket observed filling with water. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Debris observed on floor perimeter in food storage closet. - Water accumulation observed on floor surface in ware wash area. - Debris observed under equipment in ware wash area. New Violation.
46.921
70
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Handle observed loose on warmer. -Hand wash sink observed loose in kitchen area. -Storage rack observed not in good repair in walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation observed in walk-in walk-in cooler. -Food accumulation observed on floor surface in 2nd walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Water observed dripping from pipes of two compartment of hand wash sink in prep area. - Water observed dripping from ceiling pipes in kitchen area. - Water observed dripping from ware wash machine. *Catch bucket observed overflowing with water. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Debris observed on floor surface in dry storage closet. - Debris on floor surface in chemical storage closet. - Water accumulation observed on floor surface in ware wash area. New Violation.
46.921
82
Dec 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Severely dented canned item observed on storage rack in food storage closet. *Dented canned item was removed.
46.201
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: - Damaged plastic flaps in walk-in coolers. - Reach in refrigerator is defective. -Hand wash sink loose and not properly sealed to wall surface. New Violation.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water observed dripping from pipes under hand wash sink. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Door knob observed loose on men's restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: -Debris along floor perimeter in ware wash area. -Debris under equipment in kitchen area. -Debris under storage racks in dry storage closet. *General cleaning is needed. New Violation.
46.921
70
Sep 5, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: - Damaged plastic flaps in walk-in coolers. - Reach in refrigerator and walk-in cooler is defective. New Violation.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Wall surfaces in restroom areas observed in need of repainting. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: - Debris on flooring surface in ware wash area. -Debris on floor surface under prep tables. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
86
May 9, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the coffee area. * The person in charge provided soap.
46.825(a)
Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Applesauce and pears were held at 50 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. * Food items were discarded
46.385(a)(2)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Damaged plastic flaps observed in walk-in coolers. - Reach - in refrigerator observed not holding cold temperatures. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation observed on fan vent covers in walk-in cooler. - Severe ice accumulation in walk-in freezer. - Debris and spill on flooring surface of walk-in cooler. * Employee cleaned up spillage and debris. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water observed leaking from pipes under dish washer. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Wall surfaces in restroom areas observed not cleaned to sight and in need of repainting. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Debris observed on flooring surfaces under hot hold units. - Water accumulation observed on flooring surface in dish washing area. New Violation.
46.921
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caring Heart Rehabilitation & Nursing Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caring Heart Rehabilitation & Nursing Center on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caring Heart Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Caring Heart Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.

Has Caring Heart Rehabilitation & Nursing Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caring Heart Rehabilitation & Nursing Center have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Caring Heart Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 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 Caring Heart Rehabilitation & Nursing Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caring Heart Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is inspected around four times per year on average.