Esperanza Academy Charter School

301 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Esperanza Academy Charter School has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Nov 25, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Esperanza Academy Charter School on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler. *The PIC relocated the eggs to the bottom shelf during inspection.

46.281

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease near the fryers. New Violation.

46.981(d)

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

Inspector notes: One fryer unit no operational. New Violation.

46.671

Apr 25, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food ( tuna salad, cheese) was held at 61 , 51 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Person in charge already had items on ice. However he placed more ice around the items, so that each item sat in the ice. Sanitarian advised the metal pans be used instead of the black plastic. **Director informed that they are looking into new equipment.

46.385(a)(2)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms and Dustpans were observed on the floor and not elevated properly during the time of inspection. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers needs to be relabeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.

46.422

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

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Esperanza Academy Charter School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Esperanza Academy Charter School on file is from Nov 25, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Esperanza Academy Charter School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Esperanza Academy Charter School have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Esperanza Academy Charter School means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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