Chunky Cheeks Academy

6833 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Chunky Cheeks Academy. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “certification by accredited program” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Chunky Cheeks Academy on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen area. PIC provided paper towels during inspection.
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Observed only ServSafe certification. Application for City of Philadelphia Food safety certification, e-mailed on 12/11/2025.
46.103
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: - Side outdoor (between buildings) trash dumpster observed not covered and overflowing. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Unused items ( ladder, weight carts) observed in the kitchen area. *The premises of a food facility shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used, and litter. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Dusty cover vents observed in the restroom and day room (near kitchen area). New Violation.
46.981(d)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Hole observed in the cellar trap door basement area. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Serving utensils located in kitchen counter 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: - Missing utility rack in the facility. New Violation.
46.671
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May 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Dented, distressed three canned of "Dole Pineapple" and "Harvest Value" Pineapple" - 32 oz. observed on the shelf in the in kitchen area. The canes removed from the kitchen area during inspection.
46.201
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility's food safety certified handler lacks the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate. Observe a ServSafe certificate only. Advised facility's food safety certified handler to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate. *Application form issue today 5/5/2025.
46.103
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Observed static dust accumulation on the vent cover in the preschool restroom. -The floor observed in need of cleaning in the preschool restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chunky Cheeks Academy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chunky Cheeks Academy on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chunky Cheeks Academy?

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

Has Chunky Cheeks Academy's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chunky Cheeks Academy have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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