Dr. Ethel D. Allen School

3200 W Lehigh Ave A, Philadelphia, PA 19132

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Dr. Ethel D. Allen School has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Reinspection

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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: -Not in use milk box observed in the prep area. -Not in use heated holding unit observed in the shared dry storage area. -Non sanitation certified handwashing sink (porcelain basin) observed in the prep area. New Violation.

46.671

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Handwashing amenities (soap, paper towels, and handwashing reminder signage) observed mounted at the three basin sink.

46.676(a)-(c)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Residue and debris observed on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. 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 in the corner beside the walk-in cooler and near the trash near the back door. -Dead roach observed on the floor near the walk-in cooler.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Lighting in the walk-in cooler measured at 28 lux instead of at least 110 lux.

46.943

Oct 6, 2025

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

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

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler not sealed to wall; space is not easily accessible for proper cleaning. ** Work order requested 11/11/2024.

46.652

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Handwashing amenities (soap, paper towels, and handwashing reminder signage) observed mounted at the three basin sink. New Violation.

46.676(a)-(c)

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)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Lighting in the walk-in cooler measured at 54 lux.

46.943

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Rear and emergency exit doors in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler not sealed to wall; space is not easily accessible for proper cleaning. New Violation.

46.652

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Mouse droppings observed on the floor along the perimeter of the warewashing area and in the corner behind the table in the storage area. -Debris observed on the floor in the gap between the walk-in cooler and the wall. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Lighting in the walk-in cooler measured at 45 lux. New Violation.

46.943

May 20, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler not sealed to wall; space is not easily accessible for proper cleaning New Violation.

46.652

Nov 20, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Door sweep required bottom of door to cafeteria that leads to outdoor area New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler not sealed to wall; space is not easily accessible for proper cleaning New Violation.

46.652

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dr. Ethel D. Allen School last inspected?

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

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

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dr. Ethel D. Allen School.

Has Dr. Ethel D. Allen School's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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

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