Greater Hope Christian Academy

7043 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Greater Hope Christian Academy, the earliest from 2023. Greater Hope Christian Academy was last inspected on Aug 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Greater Hope Christian Academy is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

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

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the staff toilet area to remind food employees to wash their hands. The person in charge immediate posted a sign at the hand wash sink.

46.941(a)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Toilet room receptacle for sanitary napkins. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. New Violation.

46.882(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observation: Non-NSF/ANSI approved equipment, including chest freezers, refrigerators, a domestic stove, and an exhaust hood, were observed in the food preparation area. A non-functional cold prep unit was observed in the preparation area and is currently being used for dry storage.

46.671

Jul 5, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: *Non NSF/ANSI approved chest freezers, refrigerators, domestic Stove and exhaust hood observed in the food preparation area *Non-functional cold prep unit was observed in the prep area (Used for Dry Storage)

46.671

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: A leak was observed on the handwashing sink in the kitchen area. The Hand washing sink appeared rusty, replacement is needed. New Violation.

46.822

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom and dust pan were observed stored directly on the floor. *Maintenance tools such as brooms, dust pan, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items shall be stored so that they do not contaminate food, equipment and utensils.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting observed in the Kitchen area.

46.943

Apr 26, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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. (COS) * Serve Safe Observed * Food Safety Application Emailed

46.103

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: - Seal bottom and Top of Entrance/ Exit Door in Kitchen Building/ Area New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

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

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Stained acoustic ceiling tiles observed inside the kitchen are not easy to clean. - Repair holes and spaces in ceiling in Kitchen Area New Violation.

46.901

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - Inadequate lighting throughout Kitchen * Burnt out Lights New Violation.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Greater Hope Christian Academy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Greater Hope Christian Academy on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Greater Hope Christian Academy?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Greater Hope Christian Academy.

Has Greater Hope Christian Academy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Greater Hope Christian Academy have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Greater Hope Christian Academy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Greater Hope Christian Academy is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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