Sweet Dreams and Fairytales Preschool

6911 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Sweet Dreams and Fairytales Preschool three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 11, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 72, putting Sweet Dreams and Fairytales Preschool squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a ServSafe Food Safety Certificate with receipt for City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate application from 7/29/2025.

46.103

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment is not available in the reach-in refrigerator. New Violation.

46.632

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Gaps observed under the front door. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: - Missing utility rack in the facility. - Missing base coving near the entrance. New Violation.

46.671

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: - Missing back flow preventer or vacuum breaker from the mop sink. New Violation.

46.824(b)(c)

Mar 21, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Missing the paper towels at the hand wash sink in the kitchen and staff restroom area. New Violation.

46.981(h)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: The Food Safety Certified person was not on site during inspection. **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. New Violation.

46.101

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: No ventilation observed in the restrooms. New Violation.

46.922(d)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Bag with trash observed on the floor in the kitchen area. Trashcan is not provided by the handwash sink in the prep area. New Violation.

46.882(a)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop observed in the bucket and not elevated for air-drying on the side of the classroom.

46.981(f)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - Missing one light in the children's restroom. New Violation.

46.943

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed on the floor under the kitchen cabinets. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: - Damages seal between hand wash sinks and the wall in the children's restroom. - Loose faucet at the hand wash sink staff restroom.

46.671

Dec 15, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bags with corn, green beans, wafers, sliced pineapple, and rice observed at temperature measured between 48 degrees F and 50 degrees F on the counter in the kitchen area. PIC took corrective action and placed the food in the reach-in refrigerator immediately.

46.385(a)(2)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sinks in the children's bathroom and employee's bathroom. PIC provided paper towel during inspection.

46.981(h)

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: - No dates observed on the rice, pineapple and wafers. PIC took corrective action and provided dates during inspection.

46.385(b)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The safety certified handler was not present at start of inspection, she arrived prior to completion of the inspection.

46.101

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

Inspector notes: - Damages seal between hand wash sinks and the wall in the children's restroom. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Ceiling tiles needs adjustment in the classroom and employee's restroom. New Violation.

46.921

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Dreams and Fairytales Preschool last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Dreams and Fairytales Preschool on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Dreams and Fairytales Preschool?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sweet Dreams and Fairytales Preschool.

Has Sweet Dreams and Fairytales Preschool's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sweet Dreams and Fairytales Preschool have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sweet Dreams and Fairytales Preschool means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Sweet Dreams and Fairytales Preschool inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Dreams and Fairytales Preschool is inspected around two times per year on average.

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