Middle Child Clubhouse

1232 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

American

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 26, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Middle Child Clubhouse's latest score of 67 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: QAC sanitizer solution being used in excess of 200-400 ppm in sanitizing bucket at the bar area. **The bucket was emptied and refilled with the correct concentration at the time of the inspection.

46.1024

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

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewashing sink was 150 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. **Additional tablets were added to the solution to increase the concentration at the time of the inspection.

46.674(d)(e)

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Observed the hot water delayed at handwashing sink in the coffee service area.

46.805

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed dustpans with debris present hanging in the utility area. New Violation.

46.714

Food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage container (salt) was not labeled with the common name of the food. **A label was placed on the container at the time of the inspection.

46.282

Oct 4, 2023

Routine

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the prep sink near the reach-in freezer with handwashing aids and devices required for a handwashing sink. **The handwashing sign and soap dispenser was removed and emptied at the time of the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed facility preparing raw salmon without the required written procedures or HACCP plan. **A HACCP plan was provided by the fish supplier at the time of the inspection.

46.401

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed insecticide (No-Pest Strip/BarPro Fruit Fly Trap) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the warewash area. **The insecticide was discarded at the time of the inspection.

46.1026

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Shellstock tags are not maintained for 90 days from the date the container is emptied. **Shellstock tags were organized at the time of the inspection.

46.25

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: - Observed the pipe on the prep sink containing cutting boards leaking. - Observed the faucet on the handwashing sink behind the bar area dripping while being fully turned off. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed restrooms without lidded receptacles for women's sanitary napkins. New Violation.

46.882(b)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed food debris and grease on the floor underneath the fryers. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - Observed blown out light above the prepping/cooking area in the kitchen - Observed the customer's restroom area with a light intensity of 124 lux instead of the required 220 lux. - Observed the customer's restroom stalls with a light intensity of 24 lux instead of the required 220 lux.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Middle Child Clubhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Middle Child Clubhouse on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Middle Child Clubhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Middle Child Clubhouse have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Middle Child Clubhouse 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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