Right Steps Daycare

1531 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Jun 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Jun 30, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to five violations per visit.

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

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Right Steps Daycare's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 30, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Hot water was not observed in one of two hand wash sinks in "Rain forest" classroom. Corrective action was taken and hot water was restored. -Hot water was not observe din "Garden" classroom. Corrective action was taken and hot water was restored. -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen. Corrective action was taken and soap was provided.

46.981(h)

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Shredded cheese opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the refrigerator, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. Corrective action was taken and cheese was date marked.

46.385(b)

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

Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. Corrective action was taken and equipment was washed, rinsed and sanitized.

46.712

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

Inspector notes: -Non ANSI sanitation approved refrigerator observed in classrooms. -Non ANSI sanitation approved crock-pot observed in Garden infant classroom. New Violation.

46.671

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Toilets in basement restrooms are "Out of Order." New Violation.

46.823(b)

Jun 15, 2023

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: -Non ANSI sanitation approved refrigerator observed in classrooms. -Non ANSI sanitation approved crock-pot observed in Garden infant classroom.

46.671

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Right Steps Daycare last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Right Steps Daycare on file is from Jun 30, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Right Steps Daycare?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Right Steps Daycare.

Has Right Steps Daycare's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Right Steps Daycare have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Right Steps Daycare 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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