Fountain of Knowledge

2722 Rhawn St, Philadelphia, PA 19152

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Fountain of Knowledge has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Fountain of Knowledge on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the restroom area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

46.941(a)-(e)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.

46.321

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 1 light out in reach in New Violation.

46.943

Feb 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the restroom in the kitchen area. **Soap was applied during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

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

Inspector notes: Facility observed using reusable utensils. A 3 compartment sink was not available in the facility. **Person in charge took corrective action and removed the reusable utensils and placed single use utensils.

46.711(a)

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

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. **Person in charge arrived during the inspection.

46.103

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling in the main lobby. New Violation.

46.921

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.

46.632

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: Single use items were stored and not being used. Reusable utensils were being used instead. New Violation.

46.692

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

Inspector notes: The following was observed: - 1 domestic fridge - 1 domestic conventional oven - 1 un-approved stove top cooker. **Person in charge removed the stove top from the facility. New Violation.

46.671

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fountain of Knowledge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fountain of Knowledge on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fountain of Knowledge?

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

Has Fountain of Knowledge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fountain of Knowledge have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fountain of Knowledge 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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