Sidma Multicultural Childcare Center

6448 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151
School / Childcare
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Sidma Multicultural Childcare Center is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from May 8, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Sidma Multicultural Childcare Center's latest score is in line with the Philadelphia average of 72. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the restroom area. Soap was placed in restroom during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
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. A City of Philadelphia Food safety certificate application was emailed with this report.
46.103
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Restroom door observed not self closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Small ceiling damage observed in food prep area. New Violation.
46.921
70
Mar 22, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the first floor restroom area. Paper towels were placed in restroom during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. PIC showed up during the inspection.
46.101
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Walls in classrooms observed to be peeled in some areas.
46.921
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.
46.632
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sidma Multicultural Childcare Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sidma Multicultural Childcare Center on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sidma Multicultural Childcare Center?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sidma Multicultural Childcare Center.

Has Sidma Multicultural Childcare Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sidma Multicultural Childcare Center have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sidma Multicultural Childcare Center means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.