Lawton School Head Start

6101 Jackson St, Philadelphia, PA 19135

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed two uncovered and overflowing trash dumpsters in facility's rear outdoor refuse ground. New Violation.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed brooms and dustpans on floor and inside plastic containers in custodial /loading dock area not stored elevated. *Maintenance tools (such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items) shall be stored in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the maintenance tools.

46.981(e)(m)

Oct 10, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: Hands cannot be properly washed at handwash sink in the staff restroom area due to lack of hot water from the faucet, which was measured at temperature of 76 degrees Fahrenheit during inspection. *Hot water temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit is required at all handwash sinks. New Violation.

46.132

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Hot water not available at handwash sink in the staff restroom area due to lack of hot water, which was measured at 76 degrees Fahrenheit during inspection. * Hot water temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit is required at all handwash sinks. New Violation.

46.981(h)

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water not under pressure at handwash sink in the staff restroom area, hot water was measured at temperature of 76 degrees Fahrenheit during inspection. New Violation.

46.805

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lawton School Head Start last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lawton School Head Start on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Lawton School Head Start's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lawton School Head Start have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lawton School Head Start 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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