Dr. Ethel D. Allen Bright Futures

3200 W Lehigh Ave 1, Philadelphia, PA 19132

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Dr. Ethel D. Allen Bright Futures, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Across the inspection history, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Reinspection

1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Multi use utensils (metal reusable knives) observed in the Bright Futures prep area without a method of sanitizing present in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Usage of the knives was discontinued. PIC will utilize single service articles moving forward.

46.711(a)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Rear door near the maintenance area does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

46.922(e)(f)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Non sanitation certified handwashing sink (porcelain basin) observed in the prep area. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Debris and residue observed on the interior bottom of the reach-in refrigerator. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Exterior dumpster observed missing the lids.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Debris observed on the floor behind the oven and in the corner beside the cabinets. -Dead roach observed on the floor behind the oven.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: No designated employee only storage space observed in the Bright Futures prep area - employee personal items shall be stored segregated from any food, equipment or single service articles intended for distribution. New Violation.

46.963

Oct 6, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the prep and dry storage areas. ** Advised to continue with pest management and regular cleanings.

46.981(k)(l)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Exterior dumpster observed missing a lid. New Violation.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed a mop stored inside a mop bucket instead of elevated to promote air drying. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the storage area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Damaged floor tiles observed in the storage / prep area. New Violation.

46.901

Nov 20, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dr. Ethel D. Allen Bright Futures last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dr. Ethel D. Allen Bright Futures on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dr. Ethel D. Allen Bright Futures?

Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dr. Ethel D. Allen Bright Futures.

Has Dr. Ethel D. Allen Bright Futures' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dr. Ethel D. Allen Bright Futures have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dr. Ethel D. Allen Bright Futures 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 Dr. Ethel D. Allen Bright Futures inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dr. Ethel D. Allen Bright Futures is inspected around two times per year on average.

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