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Al Madinah Learning Center
1416 Point Breeze Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
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Al Madinah Learning Center
1416 Point Breeze Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 02/21/2025

6 No hot water was observed at the following handwash sinks. - Peak hot water at handwash sink at prep area observed at 79.3 degrees F - Peak hot water at handwash sink at pre-school classroom observed at 80.5 degrees F - Peak hot water at handwash sink at toilet room near pre-school classroom observed at 80.7 degrees F - Peak hot water at handwash sink at toilet room at toddler classroom at 78.5 degrees F - Peak hot water at handwash sink at employee toilet room at 79.5 degrees F Electric 19.9 gal hot water heater was observed in the basement. After waiting 60 mins for hot water to re-generate, hot water has been restored at all handwash sinks. Replace hot water heater to meet peak demands.
45 Handwash sink in the employee toilet room not fully sealed to the wall.
48 No hot water was observed at the following handwash sinks. - Peak hot water at handwash sink at prep area observed at 79.3 degrees F - Peak hot water at handwash sink at pre-school classroom observed at 80.5 degrees F - Peak hot water at handwash sink at toilet room near pre-school classroom observed at 80.7 degrees F - Peak hot water at handwash sink at toilet room at toddler classroom at 78.5 degrees F - Peak hot water at handwash sink at employee toilet room at 79.5 degrees F
51 Toilet room doors observed not self-closing.
51 Dust accumulation observed on the vent covers in the toilet rooms.
Al Madinah Learning Center
1416 Point Breeze Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 01/02/2025

6 Hot water is not available in the staff toilet room for proper handwashing. Toilet room was marked out of order and staff was instructed to use the spare rest room between the food prep area and storage room.
8 -Paper towels were not available at the handwashing sink in the food prep area. -Soap was not available at the handwashing sink in the staff toilet room. Corrective action: Paper towels and soap were provided.
9 Food facility Person in Charge not able to provide documentation that food in pans inside of the refrigerator and freezer are from an approved source. Facility was approved to provided food prepared by an approved food service program or for parents to bring children meals. However food is being prepared on site.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse feces) observed on the floor in the storage closet and outside of the storage closet.
45 -(Ref. 46.501) The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: 1. reach-in refrigerator/freezer combination 2. chest freezer
49 Hot water of at least 100 degrees F was not available for handwashing in the staff toilet room. Water was measured at 58 degrees F.
49 Hot water knob at classroom sink used for arts and crafts is broken and needs to be repaired.
51 Some debris observed on the floor in the children's toilet room.
53 Brooms and dust pan observed stored on the floor rather than elevated.
53 Mop observed stored on the floor rather than elevated.
53 Premises observed needing cleaning: -Spider webs and dead insects observed at the window in the rear storage room. -Debris and broken glass observed on the floor in the rear storage room. -Mouse feces observed on the floor in the storage closet in the classroom and on storage area platforms in display window area. -Debris observed in cabinet beneath the sink in the classroom. -Stains and water marks observed on the ceiling in the storage room in the rear. -Cobwebs observed in the basement.
61 Food establishment licensee and operation changes require submission of a Plan Review Application. The Plan Review Guidelines, which includes this application, can be obtained from the website: https://www.phila.gov/documents/plan-review-for-food-businesses/ Contact the Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, for questions or appointments at 215-685-7495. Completed plan review submissions and fees may be mailed to: Plan Review Section, Office of Food Protection, 7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19153. Facility was approved for parents to bring food for their own children's meals or to use an approved food service program, but facility is currently preparing food on site. Note: Changing your operation by preparing food on site requires the submission of a Plan Review Application for a Stationary Business.
Al Madinah Learning Center
1416 Point Breeze Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 01/02/2025

3270.71 Space heaters in classrooms.
3270.69(b) The hot water at the handwashing sink in the children's toilet room was 123 degrees F rather than 100 to 110 degrees F.
3270.75(c) Scissors were not observed in a first aid kit. Corrective action: Scissors were provided during the inspection.
Al Madinah Learning Center
1416 Point Breeze Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

3270.69(b) Water temperature at sinks in toilet rooms and classroom ranged from 116.9 to 122 degree F rather than 100 to 110 degrees F as required.
3270.181(a), (b) Records were not available during the inspection.
Al Madinah Learning Center
1416 Point Breeze Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

1 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. No Health Department Certificate. Corrective action: Health Department receipts for purchased certificates observed.
45 -(Ref. 46.501) The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: 1. reach-in refrigerator/freezer combination 2. chest freezer
53 Premises observed needing cleaning: -Spider webs observed between rear wall and rack in rear storage room. -Old mouse feces observed on the floor in the storage closet in the classroom and in an unused step stool in the rear storage room. Cleaned during the inspection.
Al Madinah Learning Center
1416 Point Breeze Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 10/12/2023

1 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. No food safety certified person on site. Corrective action: Food safety certified person arrived within 5 minutes.
2 The food safety certified person could not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable or the symptoms that require exclusion.
6 Water at handwashing sinks in the second attached building was 94 degrees F rather than 100 to 110 degrees F.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the establishment. The following were observed: -Mouse feces on closet floor where extra cots and chairs were observed stored and on floor in the food prep area. -Fly observed in the food prep area. -Fruit flies were observed in the food prep area on baseboards, mop, and wall and in the hallway leading to the rear storage room.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the drainboard at the hand-washing sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
42 A splash-guard is needed between the handwashing sink and the rack holding disposable plates, cups and utensils for food service, or relocate items.
45 -Unused chest freezer observed in the hallway to storage room. -(Ref. 46.501) The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: 1. reach-in refrigerator/freezer combination 2. chest freezer (unused) 3. air fryer 4. toaster oven
49 Water at handwashing sinks in the second attached building was 94 degrees F rather than 100 to 110 degrees F.
49 Slow drainage observed at handwashing sink in toilet room in attached building.
53 Premises observed needing cleaning: -General cleaning is required in the rear storage room. -Floor cleaning is needed to removed mouse feces from storage closets in second attached building.
53 Multiple brooms and dust pans throughout the facility were observed stored directly on the floor rather than elevated.
53 Mops observed stored directly on the floor rather than hanging to facilitate drying.
54 -Lighting intensity observed at 87 lux rather than 220 lux above the handwashing sink in the food prep area. -Lighting intensity in the food prep area was observed at 81 lux rather than 540 lux.
Al Madinah Learning Center
1416 Point Breeze Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 10/12/2023

3270.67(c) Fruit flies and mouse feces was observed in the facility.
3270.69(b) Water at the handwashing sink in the toilet room used by children was 120.8 degrees F during the inspection.
Al Madinah Learning Center
1416 Point Breeze Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 08/22/2023

3270.65 Outlet beneath table in the playroom was observed without covers. Corrective action: Covers provided.
3270.67(c) No infestation observed, but mouse feces, flies and small dead bugs were observed in the facility.
3270.69(b) The temperature of the water in the toilet room used by preschoolers was 120 degrees F rather than 100 to 110 degrees F as required.
3270.181(a), (b) Records not available.
Al Madinah Learning Center
1416 Point Breeze Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Inspection Date: 08/22/2023

1 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. No food safety certified person on site. Corrective action: Food safety certified person arrived with a ServSafe Cert. City certificate required.
2 There was no food safety certified person present to demonstrate knowledge of the foodborne illnesses deemed reportable or the symptoms that require exclusion.
6 Water at handwashing sinks in the second attached building was 94 to 95 degrees F rather than 100 to 110 degrees F.
8 -There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the food prep area. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrective action: Items were provided.
8 Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink. Note: A handwashing sink may not be used for any other purpose besides handwashing. Corrective action: Utensils were removed from the sink.
14 Multiple reusable dishes and utensils were observed in the food prep area, but the facility does not have a 3-basin sink for proper warewashing and sanitizing. Corrective action: All reusable items were bagged up and removed from the facility during the inspection.
19 Food cooked at approximately 9:00 a.m. was observed being held on a table in the prep area without temperature control for 1:00 p.m. meal time. Corrective action: At sanitarian's request, hot food was placed in the refrigerator at 11:20 a.m. No hot holding equipment available.
26 Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the rear storage room area. Corrective action: Items were relocated during the inspection.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity observed in the establishment. The following were observed: -Mouse feces in the cabinet in the unused toilet room in the rear, on closet floor where extra cots and chairs were observed stored and on floor between storage racks in the food prep area. -Flies were observed in the food prep area. -Dead insects were observed on trap and floor in the prep area and on items in the rear storage area.
39 Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the hand-washing sink and not stored in sanitizing solution.
45 -The refrigerator is holding food above 41 degrees F. The temperature was adjusted during the inspection. -Base of faucet at handwash/craft sink in classroom is in disrepair. (Ref. 46.501) The following equipment is not NSF/ANSI approved: -reach-in refrigerator/freezer combination -chest freezer -air fryer
47 Spider webs observed in a storage bin and in the toilet room off the play room.
49 Water at handwashing sinks in the second attached building was 94 to 95 degrees F rather than 100 to 110 degrees F.
53 Multiple brooms and dust pans throughout the facility were observed stored directly on the floor rather than elevated.
53 Premises observed needing cleaning: -General floor cleaning in food prep area, storage closets and storage rooms due to food debris, dead bugs and mouse feces. -Debris observed on basement floor.
54 Lighting intensity in the following areas is inadequate: -Food prep area lighting intensity observed at 17 to 179 lux rather than 540 lux. -Lighting intensity in the toilet room off the play room was observed at 26 lux rather than 220 lux.
 
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