Academy of Natural Sciences Gift Shop

1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Other
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Academy of Natural Sciences Gift Shop three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed on the floor of the storage room. -Damaged paint observed on the wall corners in the retail area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
95
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed on the floor of the storage room. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
95
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Candy in the storage area was not stored 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Rust observed on shelving in the storage area. New Violation.
46.671
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Academy of Natural Sciences Gift Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Academy of Natural Sciences Gift Shop on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Academy of Natural Sciences Gift Shop?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Academy of Natural Sciences Gift Shop.

Has Academy of Natural Sciences Gift Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Academy of Natural Sciences Gift Shop have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Academy of Natural Sciences Gift Shop 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 Academy of Natural Sciences Gift Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Academy of Natural Sciences Gift Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.