Excelsior School of Philadelphia

2106 E Haines St, Philadelphia, PA

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Jun 7, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Jun 7, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Excelsior School of Philadelphia dates to Jun 7, 2023.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.

Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Excelsior School of Philadelphia's latest score of 58 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 7, 2023

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food prep area.

46.981(h)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. New Violation.

46.101

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Adequate number of sink stoppers not observed for the proper wash, rinse, and sanitize process. New Violation.

46.731

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Adequate lighting not provided in the food prep area due to burnt-out bulbs.

46.943

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the food prep area.

46.981(k)(l)

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Sugar observed stored in water ice containers.

46.421

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

Inspector notes: 2 Non NSF hot plates were observed in the food prep area. Flat top griddle observed without commerical hood in the food prep area.

46.671

May 3, 2023

Routine

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

View 9 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used

Inspector notes: Chemicals (air freshners) were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food storage area. New Violation.

46.1024

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by various items and not accesible at all times for employee use. New Violation.

46.981(h)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

46.101

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Adequate lighting not provided in the food prep area due to burnt-out bulbs. New Violation.

46.943

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Pasta and sugar observed stored in water ice containers. New Violation.

46.421

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) / insect (ant) activity observed in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.

46.302

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

Inspector notes: 2 Non NSF hot plates were observed in the food prep area. Flat top griddle observed without commerical hood in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.671

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed a leaky faucet at the warewashing sink. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Excelsior School of Philadelphia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Excelsior School of Philadelphia on file is from Jun 7, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Excelsior School of Philadelphia?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Excelsior School of Philadelphia.

Has Excelsior School of Philadelphia's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Excelsior School of Philadelphia have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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