Penrose Academy Child Daycare Center
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
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Score
Penrose Academy Child Daycare Center has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 14, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Penrose Academy Child Daycare Center on the weaker side.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Containers of yogurt were held at 49.6 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required in the Infant Room non-commercial refrigerator. The containers probed out of temperature were discarded.
46.385(a)(2)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Foot pumped portable handsinks in the entry area and one in the Pre-K B class do not provide water between 100 and 110 degrees F as required. The water was probed at 74.8 degrees F maximum. Children and food handlers should use handsinks providing water at 100 degrees F for handwashing. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: Observed expired baby food in the Infant Room cabinets. The inspector instructed the person in charge to return to the distributor or discard all expired baby food or formula. New Violation.
46.201
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. The person in charge placed the can opener in the 3 bay sink and cleaned it during the inspection.
46.712
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. The person in charge has a class certificate but no Philadelphia Health Department issued Food Manager Food Safety Certificate. The application will be emailed with the report.
46.103
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Water between 100 and 110 degrees F not readily available at the foot pump portable hand sinks. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A dedicated indirectly drained stand alone food prep sink equipped with a catch basin is not provided. The sink labeled food prep sink has a garbage grinder installed on that sink. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Staff toilet room doors are not self closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust pans, brooms, and mops are stored on the floor rather than hanging on utility racks. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect (flies and gnats) activity observed throughout the facility. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Sinks in the kitchen, toilet rooms, and class rooms are not sealed to the wall. New Violation.
46.652
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks Quaternary Ammonium sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Heavily soiled can opener holder. The person in charge cleaned the holder during the inspection. -Dust on surfaces in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Penrose Academy Child Daycare Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Penrose Academy Child Daycare Center on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Penrose Academy Child Daycare Center means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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