Penrose Little School House

2515 S 78Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19153

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Nov 27, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Penrose Little School House has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Nov 27, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 27, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed ice buildup in one of the closed display cases. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed unlidded trash can at women's toilet room. New Violation.

46.941(f)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Dust and old mouse dropping observed on the storage room floor perimeters. New Violation.

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

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

Inspector notes: Observations: -Light bulb in the walk-in cooler not working. -Porcelain hand sink in the food prep area. -Hot faucet for one of the handwashing sinks in the staff toilet room not working. New Violation.

46.671

Apr 24, 2023

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. They were provided during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: The door near the boiler room, an outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. A gap was observed under the double doors from the inside. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: The kitchen garbage disposal is not working.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Accumulated ice observed in a refrigerated box unit. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Static dust observed on the toilet room vent covers.

46.981(b)(i)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpsters were observed open rather than tightly closed when not in use.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: There were no ceiling tiles over the walk in units. New Violation.

46.921

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Penrose Little School House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Penrose Little School House on file is from Nov 27, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Penrose Little School House?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Penrose Little School House.

Has Penrose Little School House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Penrose Little School House have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Penrose Little School House 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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