Universal Kids Chidcare & Learning Center

531 S 52Nd St, Philadelphia, PA
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
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Score
High Risk

The inspection history at Universal Kids Chidcare & Learning Center is still short, with only one visit logged. The most recent report on file is from Sep 19, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Universal Kids Chidcare & Learning Center on the weaker side.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Observations: -Daycare employee in the infant room feeding children without gloves. -Daycare employee in the infant room was washing her hands without following proper procedures, due to the lack of hot water at the handwash sink. The water temperature was measured at 73.4°F. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The hot water temperature at the hand wash sink in the infant room was measured at 73.4°F. The hot water temperature at another handwash sink in the facility was measured over 100°F. *Person in charge was instructed to take immediate corrective actions. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (ham and sliced cheese), located in the reach-in refrigerator at the kitchen, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked. *Person in charge was instructed to take immediate corrective actions. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the kitchen. *The person in charge stored the beverages on the kitchen shelf during the inspection.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloth was observed lying on the handwash sink faucet in the kitchen, and not stored in a sanitizing solution. *An employee placed the wiping cloth in a bucket containing sanitizer solution during the inspection.
46.772
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observations: -Non NSF/ANSI approved equipment: a range stove in the kitchen, a drying rack over the three-compartment sink and a "GE" mini reach-in refrigerator in the infant room. -Missing the bottom cabinet drawer doors in the kitchen. -Broken lid on the chest freezer in the kitchen. -Corrosion at the three-compartment sink in the kitchen, as well as at the handwash sinks in both the girls' and boys' restrooms. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice buildup was observed in the chest freezer in the kitchen and in the freezer compartment of the mini reach-in refrigerator in the infant room. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: The hot water temperature at the hand wash sink in the infant room was measured at 73.4°F. The hot water temperature at another handwash sink in the facility was measured over 100°F. New Violation.
46.806(a)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -A hole in the wall next to the handwash sink in the infant room. -Gap between the handwash sink and the wall in in the infant room. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One light bulb was burned out in the boys' restroom. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Universal Kids Chidcare & Learning Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Universal Kids Chidcare & Learning Center on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Universal Kids Chidcare & Learning Center means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.