Chestnut Hill Academy

500 W Willow Grove Ave B, Philadelphia, PA 19118
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 19, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certification by accredited program”, showing up two times.

Chestnut Hill Academy's latest score is in line with the Philadelphia average of 72. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hot water not available at two hand sinks in the food prep area. *Water temperature was turned up and probed at 111 during inspection.
46.131
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate not observed for the person in charge at the time of inspection. *Application emailed.
46.103
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Static dust observed on the fan cover in the reach-in beverage refrigeration unit in the retail area. -Ice accumulation observed in the ice cream freezer unit. New Violation.
46.714
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: (1) Light under the exhaust hood system where the ovens are located observed out during inspection. New Violation.
46.943
70
Dec 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Philadelphia food safety certificate not observed for the person in charge during inspection. *Appliaction emailed.
46.103
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris observed on the floor surfaces in the rear area of the walk-in freezer unit. -Some dust accumulation observed on the vents under the fryer exhaust hood system. -Ice accumulation observed in the ice cream freezer unit. New Violation.
46.714
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chestnut Hill Academy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chestnut Hill Academy on file is from Dec 19, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chestnut Hill Academy?

Across the inspection record, “certification by accredited program” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chestnut Hill Academy.

Has Chestnut Hill Academy's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chestnut Hill Academy have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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