The Essence of Childcare
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2025
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Score
With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The Essence of Childcare scores about where you'd expect for a Philadelphia restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by two bowls and not accessible at all times for employee use. *The person in charge removed the bowls during the inspection.
46.825(a)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed non NSF/ANSI mini refrigerator "Whirlpool" in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed delayed hot water generation from handwash sink's faucet in preschool/toddlers restroom area. New Violation.
46.806(a)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing floor tiles in the play area. New Violation.
46.921
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Essence of Childcare last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Essence of Childcare on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Essence of Childcare 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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