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Apple Child Care Center
6901 Hawthorne St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
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Apple Child Care Center
6901 Hawthorne St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 01/08/2025

1 The facility's food safety certified handler lacks the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate. Observe a ServSafe certificate only. Advised facility's food safety certified handler to apply for the City of Philadelphia food safety certificate. *Application form issue today 1/8/2025.
21 No dates observed on cheese in the reach-in refrigerator/kitchen area. PIC provided dates for the cheese during inspection.
37 Uncovered ice observed in the reach-in freezer. PIC covered the ice during inspection.
45 - Domestic kitchen cabinets. - Missing cover lights in the kitchen and teacher's restroom. - Domestic microwave "Samsung" observed in the kitchen area. - Domestic reach-in refrigerator infant classroom.
47 -The microwave observed in need of cleaning in the kitchen area.
53 - Peeling paint observed in the wall in the kitchen area (near the 3 bay sink).
54 Static dust observed on the exhaust vent filters/kitchen area.
Apple Child Care Center
6901 Hawthorne St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 01/08/2025

3270.76 Peeling paint observed in the kitchen area.
Apple Child Care Center
6901 Hawthorne St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

1 - The food safety certified handler was not present at start of inspection, she arrived prior to completion of the inspection.
8 No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the kitchen, pre-school classroom, and adult restrooms to remind food employees to wash their hands.
11 Expired milk: -whole milk 1/4/ gal expired on 11/19/24 -2 low fat milk 1/4 gal expired on 11/19/2024 Dented cans observed in the kitchen area: - Sysco 1 can of Bartlett pear halves 6.5 lb. - Sysco 1 can Imperial diced tomatoes 6.38 lb. PIC removed the can from the shelf during inspection. - *Sanitarian instructed the person in charge to discarded the milk.
14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
36 Visible physical evidence of insect activity (house flies) observed in the kitchen area.
45 - Domestic kitchen cabinets. - Domestic microwave "Samsung" observed in the kitchen area. - Domestic reach-in refrigerator infant classroom.
47 The microwave observed in need of cleaning in the kitchen area. Dusty clothing cabinets observed on the 2nd floor hallway.
48 - Delay in hot water pressure/generation in the first floor restroom and PHL 3 classroom.
53 - Dust observed on the walls in the kitchen area.
53 Old mouse droppings observed on the floor in the utility room. Glue strips with dead bugs observed under the sinks in the kitchen area.
54 Static dust observed on the vent in the 2nd floor restroom.
Apple Child Care Center
6901 Hawthorne St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

3270.76 Dusty walls observed in the kitchen area. Dusty clothing cabinets observed on the 2nd floor hallway.
3270.67(c) House flies observed in the kitchen area.
Apple Child Care Center
6901 Hawthorne St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 07/01/2024

3270.77(a) Peeling paint observed on the window shelves, walls, and ceilings in several classroom.
3270.67(c) Mouse droppings observed on the floor in the infant room.
3270.75(c) - Missing scissors from the first aid kit in the older toddler 1 classroom.
3270.82(g) Hand wash sink observed dirty in the older toddler 2 classroom.
Apple Child Care Center
6901 Hawthorne St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 07/01/2024

14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
21 - Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (cheese), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach-in refrigerator, was not date marked. PIC took corrective action and dated the cheese during inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) observed on the floor in the infant room first floor.
36 Observed a gap between 2 exit doors present in the infant room.
43 Single-use utensils (plastic spoons) observed facing the wrong way in classroom preschool 3; these items should be inverted to avoid contamination.
45 - Domestic kitchen cabinets. - Domestic microwave "Samsung" observed in the kitchen area. - Domestic reach-in refrigerator infant classroom.
47 Food debris observed inside the reach-in refrigerator kitchen area.
51 - Cracked ceiling observed in the children restroom second floor.
51 - Cover vent observed with static dust in the Prek-3 restroom. - Hand wash sink observed in need of cleaning in older toddler 2 classroom.
53 Brooms and dust pans observed on the floor in several classrooms and bathrooms (preschool 3, older toddler 2, second floor bathroom).
53 Dust observed on the floor in the following classrooms: preschool 3 , older toddler 1 , summer camp.
53 - Peeling paint observed on the walls in classroom preschool 3. - Water stains observed on the ceiling in the summer camp, older toddler 1 classrooms. - Damages ceiling observed in older toddler 2 classroom. - Peeling paint observed on the window shelving infant and preschool 3 classrooms.
Apple Child Care Center
6901 Hawthorne St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 04/22/2024

3270.21 Mouse droppings observed: in the PHL 2 classroom on the floor, in pre-k classroom in the closet, and in the kitchen under the 3 bay sink.
3270.66(b) Several bottle sprays observed unlabeled in the classrooms.
3270.76 Several classrooms observed with dust accumulation on the floors, in the closets, and on the windows shelves.
3270.77(a) - Cracked ceiling observed in the children restroom second floor. - Peeling paint observed on the walls in the kitchen area (near sinks)
3270.82(g) One toilet observed clogged in the employee's restroom.
Apple Child Care Center
6901 Hawthorne St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 04/22/2024

14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
26 Several spay bottles in classrooms, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) observed on the floor in the kitchen area (under the 3 bay sink), in pre-k 3 classroom / second floor in the closet , and PHL 2 classroom on the floor in the day room near the wall.
36 Observed a gap between 2 exit doors present in the infant room.
45 Observations: - Domestic microwave "Samsung" and slow cooker observed in the kitchen area. - Domestic kitchen cabinets. - Domestic reach-in refrigerator infant classroom.
51 - The floor in the employee's restroom observed in need of cleaning. - One clogged toilet observed in the employee's restroom. - Cover vent observed with static dust on the children restroom second floor. - Cracked ceiling observed in the children restroom second floor.
53 - Hole observed in the ceiling and wall in the kitchen area (near the exhaust hood). - Peeling paint observed in the kitchen. - Static dust observed on the walls behind the reach-in refrigerators kitchen area. - Dust accumulation observed on windows shelves and floor perimeters in several classrooms.
54 Static dust observed on the edge of the exhaust hood filters kitchen area.
Apple Child Care Center
6901 Hawthorne St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 02/13/2024

1 - Food Safety Certified person demonstrated knowledge of four out of five reportable Food Borne Illnesses. -No City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate provided, ServSafe course certificate only. Application issue by e-mail today 2/13/2024.
13 - Uncovered ice observed in the reach-in freezer kitchen area.
14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
26 Spay bottle in kitchen area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) observed on the floor in the infant room and in the kitchen on the window shelving and on the floor around the ware washing area.
42 - An approved air-dying rack lack at 3 bay sink kitchen area.
43 Single-use utensils (plastic spoons) observed stored in a open box; these items should be stored inverted to avoid contamination.
45 Observations: - Domestic kitchen cabinets. - Domestic reach-in refrigerator infant classroom. - Missing splash guard between hand wash sink and prep sink kitchen area.
46 Food facility lacks quaternary ammonia sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
47 - Excessive dirt observed in the reach-in refrigerator kitchen area. - Dust observed inside the kitchen cabinets.
48 A hot water delay was observed at the handwashing sink located in the employee restroom area and classroom 1. It took approximately 10 minutes before the hot water was at proper temperature.
50 An approved indirect waste drain connection is not provided; a 1 inch minimum air gap lacks at drain line of the food prep sink.
51 Missing base coving in the employees restroom.
53 - Peeling paint observed in the kitchen. - Gaps observed on the ceiling in the infant room.
53 - Floor in need of cleaning in the infant room. - Dust accumulation, mouse droppings, and dead flies observed on the windows shelving in the kitchen area.
Apple Child Care Center
6901 Hawthorne St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 02/13/2024

3270.66(b) Spay bottle in kitchen area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
3270.76 Mouse droppings observed on the floor in the infant room. Gaps in the ceiling in the infant room.
3270.67(c) Mouse droppings observed on the floor in the infant room and on the window shelving and floor in the kitchen area.
3270.102(a) Infant toys observed on the floor (infant room).
3270.181(a), (b) Emergency contact number not updated in the infant room.
Apple Child Care Center
6901 Hawthorne St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 09/19/2023

3270.69(b) Hot water did not reach at least 100 degrees F in the classroom and the women's toilet room. **Hot water was resolved.
3270.75(c) Gauze pads are not available in the preschool 3 first aid kit.
3270.82(g) Handsinks in the toilet room and classrooms need cleaning.
3270.104(a) Mini bookcase is well secured in the PHL 3 classroom area.
Apple Child Care Center
6901 Hawthorne St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 09/19/2023

47 Dirt observed on all handsinks in the facility.
47 Ice accumulation observed inside the reach in freezer unit.
48 Observed delay in hot water reaching at least 100 degrees F in the classroom and restroom area measured at 76.3 degrees F & 75.7 degrees F. **Hot water was restored.
54 Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
Apple Child Care Center
6901 Hawthorne St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 12/06/2022

3270.66(a) A tub of disinfectant wipes was stored in the classroom floor. **It was removed into the closet.
3270.76 Observed dust accumulation under the radiators in Preschool 3, PHL2, Pre k, and older toddlers room.
3270.76 Observed water stained wall by handsink in the 2nd floor restroom area.
3270.82(g) Observed dust accumulation on the fan vent in the 2nd floor restroom area.
3270.106(a) Observed no label on cots in PHl 2. **It was labeled.
3270.107 Observed food debris inside the reach in freezer unit in the kitchen area.
3270.108(a) Paper plates and cutleries were not stored in covered container .
Apple Child Care Center
6901 Hawthorne St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Inspection Date: 12/06/2022

43 Paper plates and eating utensils in the Older toddlers 2 room is not properly stored in a closed container.
47 Food debris observed inside the reach in freezer unit.
53 Observed water stained wall by the 2nd floor restroom area.
53 Observed general dust and debris on the basement floor perimeters. Note: This area is not in use.
53 Closets in Older toddlers 2 needs organization to prevent harborage.