Greater Beginnings Learning Center

2744 Germantown Ave 2744-2746 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Apr 5, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Greater Beginnings Learning Center was last inspected on Apr 5, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Greater Beginnings Learning Center's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 5, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

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

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

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 5, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Non NSF/ANSI chest freezer - Domestic style cabinetry observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
95
Mar 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food safety person with an expired ServSafe dated November 2023. No Philadelphia food safety certification observed. Corrective action: A Food safety certified person arrived prior to completion of the inspection. Health sanitarian emailed PIC Philadelphia food safety certification application. 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.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Non NSF/ANSI ovens in the food prep area. - Domestic style cabinetry observed in the food prep area. - Cabinetry observed not in good repair in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No backflow prevention device observed on main water inlet line. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on fan covers in restrooms in infant area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Peeling ceiling in utility closet in infant area. -Damaged ceiling/wall surfaces in utility closet in infant area. New Violation.
46.901
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: The following handwash sinks were observed with hot water not at the min requirement of 100 degrees F: -Restroom toddler area measured at 95 degrees F. -Restroom #1 area measured at 96 degrees F. -Restroom #2 area measured at 95 degrees F. -Kitchen sink measured at 95 degrees F. -Infant area sink measured at 96 degrees F. New Violation.
46.805
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Greater Beginnings Learning Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Greater Beginnings Learning Center on file is from Apr 5, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Greater Beginnings Learning Center?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Greater Beginnings Learning Center.

Has Greater Beginnings Learning Center's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Greater Beginnings Learning Center have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Greater Beginnings Learning Center means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.