Children's Playhouse Newbold
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Children's Playhouse Newbold six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Children's Playhouse Newbold's latest score of 78 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 to 100 ppm, rather than 200 to 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrective action: Food employee was instructed to place additional quaternary ammonium tablets into the solution to correct the concentration.
46.674(d)(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the facility. The following were observed: -Live mouse observed in hallway near the Mighty Ducks classroom. -Gnats observed in food prep area and two classrooms. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium test strips in use expired in 2023. New Violation.
46.634
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Hot water was not available at one of the children's handwashing sink in the Fire Flies classroom. Corrective action: Sink was marked out of order. Another sink with hot water is available in the classroom.
46.822
78
Jul 24, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food received at proper temperature
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods not received at proper temperature (refrigerated below 41 degrees F). Food temperatures taken upon delivery by Sanitarian were 51 to 66.7 degrees F. Corrective action: Turkey wraps and cucumbers were discarded.
46.241
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 to 150 ppm, rather than 200 to 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Person in charge was instructed to correct the concentration during the inspection.
46.674(d)(e)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -One employee toilet room observed marked out of order due to broken toilet. -(Ref. 46.501) Refrigerator in the infant classroom is not NSF/ANSI approved, but holding milk at the proper temperature. New Violation.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Hot water was not available at one of the children's handwashing sink in the Fire Flies classroom. Corrective action: Sink was marked out of order. Another sink with hot water is available.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Stained ceiling tile observed in classroom and hallway.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
70
Dec 8, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: The water temperature in two classrooms (Fireflies and infants) did not reach 100 degrees F during the inspection.
46.131
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Reach-in refrigerator/freezer combination in the infant classroom is holding food above 41 degrees F. Temperature adjusted during the inspection. -(Ref. 46.501) The reach-in refrigerator/freezer combination in the infant classroom is not NSF/ANSI approved.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NSF/ANSI approved drying rack is needed for some items on drying shelf to avoid wet nesting and to provide air circulation for drying items. Plates and containers should not be stacked while wet. Note: Towel drying is not approved.
46.613
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Water at handwashing sinks in two classrooms reached 86 to 90 degrees F rather than 100 degrees F. -Water throughout the building in multiple classrooms took several minutes to reach 100 degrees F. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Please continue to organize and declutter the supply/janitor room. -A couple of old mouse droppings were observed in the closet in the Fireflies classroom. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
70
Sep 7, 2023
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: -Hot water at handwashing sink in the Panda Bears classroom only reach 77 degrees F. -Capacity of hot water tank in Panda Bears toilet room is insufficient for number of children washing hands. Water went from 120 degrees F to 99 degrees F within approximately 3 minutes.
46.131
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwashing sink in the adult toilet. Corrective action: Paper towels provided.
46.941(a)-(e)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution being used in excess of 200 ppm on tables where children eat. New Violation.
46.1024
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 to 50 ppm, rather than 200 to 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions.
46.674(d)(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Potential rodent harborage areas inside the facility observed in the storage/break area due to extreme clutter. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Water heater capacity in Panda Bear toilet room is inadequate. -Refrigerator in the food prep area is holding some food items above 41 degrees F. ****Note: Please ensure that all refrigeration is holding food at 41 degrees F or below.**** -(Ref. 46.501) The reach-in refrigerator/freezer combination in the infant classroom is not NSF approved.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Hot water was not available at the kitchenette hand-sink in the Panda Bear classroom. -Water at handwashing sink in the Panda Bear toilet room quickly dropped below the 100 degree F temperature required for handwashing.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans observed stored directly on the floor rather than hanging.
46.981(e)(m)
47
Jun 30, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwashing sink in the food prep area, adult toilet room and multiple classrooms within the facility.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food received at proper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No temperature logs available for hot food deliveries. Corrective action: Facility agrees to take temperatures of food at arrival and to log temperatures daily.
46.241
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Food employee was instructed to prepare sanitizer. Sanitizer solution prepared for wiping cloths was 100 to 200 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. Corrective action: Chlorine concentration was corrected.
46.674(d)(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Hole observed in emergency exit door in the Panda Bear classroom. -Door-sweeps needed at exterior doors and doors leading to VA spaces to prevent rodent entry. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard observed lining the reach-in refrigerator bottom shelf. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. New Violation.
46.521
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Leaking faucet at the mop sink in the mop sink closet. -Leaking faucet observed in the Tadpole classroom toilet room. -Leaking pipe observed beneath the handwashing sink in the adult toilet room.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning required in the following areas: -Some debris observed on the floor in the food prep area. -Stained ceiling tile observed in the food prep area. -Extreme clutter observed in janitor/supply area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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May 9, 2023
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: -Potentially hazardous food was held at 52 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. (Pureed cooked food.) -Milk was held at 48 to 49 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action: Food above 45 was discarded. Dairy above 48 degrees F was discarded. Remaining items were pushed to the rear of the refrigerator and cardboard was removed from shelves in an attempt to improve air circulation.
46.385(a)(2)
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: -Hot water was not available at sink in teacher's toilet room. -Hot water was not available in adjacent classroom. New Violation.
46.131
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available in the adult toilet room near the janitor's closet. Corrective action: Soap provided.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was greater than 200 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. Concentration corrected during the inspection.
46.674(d)(e)
Management awareness; policy present
Inspector notes: Food safety certified persons could not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable. Please share the sample health policy that was emailed with your 3/9/2023 report.
46.111(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the establishment. Mouse feces was observed in two classrooms. (Mighty Ducks & Fireflies)
46.981(k)(l)
Washing fruit & vegetables
Inspector notes: There is no NSF approved, free-standing sink with four legs and a one inch air gap at the drainage pipe available for washing the apples observed in the food prep area. Note: Food facility must receive the fruit prewashed or must apply for a variance if the food must be washed on location. New Violation.
46.285
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard observed lining reach-in refrigerator shelves. Note: Surfaces should be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. New Violation.
46.522
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Hot water was not available at the hand-sinks in the Panda Bear classroom and the teacher's toilet room. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Toilet bowl needs cleaning in the adult toilet room across from janitor closet. -Cabinet beneath sink in disrepair.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans observed stored directly on the floor rather than hanging.
46.981(e)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Children's Playhouse Newbold last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Children's Playhouse Newbold on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Children's Playhouse Newbold?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Children's Playhouse Newbold.
Has Children's Playhouse Newbold's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Children's Playhouse Newbold have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Children's Playhouse Newbold 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 Children's Playhouse Newbold inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Children's Playhouse Newbold is inspected around three times per year on average.
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