Archbishop Ryan High School
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Archbishop Ryan High School, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Non-food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. **Person in charge took corrective action.
46.385(c)
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cold prep unit food was held at 45 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. **Produce, Cheese and chicken on the cold prep unit showing 45-47 degrees F. Advised person in charge to take corrective action.
46.385(a)(2)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk in unit. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Walk-in floors observed with debris
46.714
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 1 light out under the hood system New Violation.
46.943
61
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.
46.981(h)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: 1 chest refrigerator not in service New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Walk-in floors observed with debris New Violation.
46.714
78
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Old residue observed in the handwash sink.
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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. **ServSafe Observed
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
74
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following was observed: -Walk in freezer vent observed with static dust accumulation. -light Food debris around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezers. -ice accumulation in the freezer New Violation.
46.714
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One light observed out under the exhaust hood/ cooking area.
46.943
86
Jan 31, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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. **Serv Safe was shown during the inspection.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: 1 out of order chest freezer in the opposite kitchen area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following was observed: -Walk in freezer vent observed with static dust accumulation. -light Food debris around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezers. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Hole in the wall service area (ice machine area). - Small gaps in the ceiling /prep area. - Missing ceiling tiles in the staff area (near the kitchen) and dry storage area. - Water stains on the ceiling tiles dry storage area.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Food prep area vent observed with static dust New Violation.
46.981(d)
74
Sep 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. Corrective action: PIC washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener during inspection.
46.731
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Employee's restroom floor observed in need of cleaning. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) observed on the floor in the front service area and dry storage areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - One out-of-service reach-in refrigerator in the front service area. - One reach-in refrigerator and one chest freezer not in use during inspection. - Leaky faucet at the hand wash sink prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezers. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Backflow prevention device not installed at the ice machine. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Hole in the wall service area (ice machine area). - Small gaps in the ceiling /prep area. - Missing ceiling tiles in the staff area (near the kitchen) and dry storage area. - Water stains on the ceiling tiles dry storage area. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One light observed out under the exhaust hood/ cooking area. New Violation.
46.943
64
Apr 5, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-operational ice machine observed.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following were observed: -Food debris around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezers -Static dust/light debris on shelving units in front service line area -Static dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler/freezer in food prep area -Grease accumulation on interior surfaces of food equipment -Ice accumulation around perimeters of floor in walk-in freezer -Ice accumulation on interior surfaces of chest freezer
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Slow draining handwashing sink observed in food prep area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Light static dust and debris around perimeters of floor in the front service line area and in the dry storage room areas.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One light observed out in reach-in refrigeration unit at front service counter area. New Violation.
46.943
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Archbishop Ryan High School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Archbishop Ryan High School on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Archbishop Ryan High School?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Archbishop Ryan High School.
Has Archbishop Ryan High School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Archbishop Ryan High School have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Archbishop Ryan High School means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Archbishop Ryan High School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Archbishop Ryan High School is inspected around two times per year on average.
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