A S Jenks School

2500 S 13Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at A S Jenks School, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so A S Jenks School is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Milkcrates observed being used to elevate in the walk-in refrigerator. New Violation.

46.522

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored on the ground in the cafeteria and dry storage closet; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Accumulation of dust observed on missing vent cover above walk-in cooler.

46.981(d)

Nov 17, 2025

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: Prepackaged meals (hotdogs, beans, rice and mac & cheese) and apple sauces in the walk in refrigerator were held between 44-54 degrees rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Note: All time temperature foods that were out of temperature were discarded during the time of inspection. Discontinue the use of walk in refrigerator until fixed and approved by Health Dept. New Violation.

46.385(a)(2)

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

Inspector notes: Milkcrates are being used for elevated storage in the walk-in refrigerator.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored on the ground in the cafeteria and dry storage closet; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Accumulation of dust observed on missing vent cover above walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.981(d)

May 28, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed on brown paper lunch bags in the dry storage area. **Lunch bags were discarded during the inspection.

46.301

Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Prepackaged meals and sauces in the walk-in refrigerator were held at 48.3 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. **The walk-in refrigerator is being used for dry storage and TCS food storage and is overloaded; all dry storage and shelf stable food items removed during the inspection. TCS meals delivered today were observed at 35.6 degrees F and will be monitored.

46.385(a)(2)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the dry storage area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: Milkcrates are being used for elevated storage in the walk-in refrigerator. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed on shelving in the dry storage closet. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools stored on the ground in the cafeteria and dry storage closet; relocate to a designated storage rack when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Accumulation of dust observed on vent above walk-in cooler.

46.981(d)

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water delay observed at hand wash sink in food prep area. New Violation.

46.806(a)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Floor cleaning needed at exit door and window sills in the cafeteria area. Note: Cleaning needed. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Accumulation of dust observed on vent above walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Apr 22, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed in the walk-in unit to remove debris. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom and dust pan stored directly on the floor. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Sep 26, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Milk spills observed inside chest refrigerator and debris in walk-n cooler. Cleaning needed. New Violation.

46.714

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: A pile of boxes was observed in the cafeteria area. New Violation.

46.885

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed in cafeteria area to remove dust and debris from chipped paint from floor and windows. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was A S Jenks School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A S Jenks School on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A S Jenks School?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at A S Jenks School.

Has A S Jenks School's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at A S Jenks School have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at A S Jenks School means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is A S Jenks School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A S Jenks School is inspected around two times per year on average.

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