Bartram High School
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Bartram High School, the earliest from 2023. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Bartram High School scores about where you'd expect for a Philadelphia restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Reinspection
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The cracked open door, an outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. The person in charge closed the door during the inspection.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observations: -The backflow preventer on the ice machine is leaking.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Mouse droppings on shelves in the storage closet off of the dining area. -Grey slime in the floor sink in the food prep area.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Mouse droppings observed on the floor perimeters in the men's toilet room. -The faucet is leaking at the hand sink in the women's toilet room.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The broom and dust pan are stored on the floor rather than hanging on a utility rack. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observations: -A reach-in freezer in the rear storage area is lacking a working light. -One of two lights is not working on one side of the exhaust hood.
46.943
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Oct 16, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin on the bottom of the ice inlet cover. The person in charge agreed to turn off, empty, discard ice, wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry this unit before further use.
46.711(a)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Box containing food observed stored in contact with the floor rather than at least 6 inches above the floor in the dining area walk in freezer. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observations: -Domestic reach in freezer observed in the rear storage area. -A Victory refrigerator is not working properly and not in use -A sink is not draining properly in the prep area
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Old mouse droppings and packaging debris on a shelf in the storage closet off of the dining area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The hand sink is not sealed to the wall in the women's toilet room.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: -Wooden pallets and other items observed on the ground around the dumpsters. Potential vermin harborage conditions. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Damaged plaster on the wall next to the ice machine -Moved ceiling tile over the warewash sink
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observations: -The overhead light in the warewash area is not working. -A reach-in freezer in the rear storage area is lacking a working light.
46.943
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Apr 9, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: There were no paper towels readily available in the men's toilet room. The person in charge requested paper towels during the inspection. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was less than 150 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Additional solution was added during the inspection. The test strip showed that the dispenser was providing sanitizer.
46.731
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the prep area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Plastic crates used to elevate items rather than NSF approved dunnage racks. New Violation.
46.522
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Overflowing trash can in the women's toilet room. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Damaged plaster on the wall next to the ice machine.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observations: -A reach-in freezer is lacking a working light.
46.943
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Dec 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: -The can opener had an accumulation of dried food residue and other residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed, and sanitized after use or at least every four hours. *The can opener was placed in the 3 basin sink for cleaning.
46.712
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gaps observed under the rear door do not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths were observed lying next to one handwashing sink and not stored in a sanitizing solution. *The person in charge moved the wiping cloths to a sanitizing solution during the inspection.
46.304
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed clean bowls stored upright in the food prep area. *The person in charge stored the bowls upside down during the inspection.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observations: -The sanitizer dispenser is not working properly. Staff are putting sanitizer in the 3-bay sink manually. -Two sinks in the food prep area are not in use; at least one is not draining properly. -There is corrosion on the faucet of one handwashing sink in the prep area. -The digital thermometer on the Victory refrigerator is not working properly. The ambient temperature was 48 degree Fahrenheit. No food observed inside. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust observed on the walk-in cooler shelves. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Delayed hot water generation from handwash sink's faucet in staff restroom areas. New Violation.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mops observed in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry in utility closet. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Static dust was observed in the ventilation system and on the covers in the dining area, kitchen, and staff restrooms. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Mar 12, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the women's toilet room. Paper towels were placed on the table at the hand sink. Management does not have the key for the dispenser.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: -The can opener had an accumulation of dried food residue and other residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed, and sanitized after use or at least every four hours. The can opener was placed in the 3 basin sink for cleaning.
46.712
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: The digital thermometer on the Victory refrigerator is not working properly. It reads 73 degrees F. There is a thermometer placed inside the unit. Observed only non-potentially hazardous boxes of foods stored inside this unit. New Violation.
46.562
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the kitchen entry, prep, rear storage areas. -Several mice droppings observed on the prep table around and under the deli slicer in the food prep area.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -The under counter refrigerator in the prep / service area is draining into a bucket inside rather than outside. -Another under counter refrigerator is not operating and used for storage of other items. -Two sinks in the food prep area are covered to prevent use. At least one is not draining properly. -The faucet is loose on a hand sink in the prep area. -A hand sink near the ice machine is lacking splash guards. It is located near a storage cage and a prep table.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Several mice droppings observed on the prep table around and under the deli slicer in the food prep area. The slicer was observed stored covered with a clear plastic bag. An employee began cleaning and sanitizing the prep table. -Mouse droppings observed on shelves around boxes and other items in the rear storage area.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -The women's toilet room stall door is lacking a lock. -The toilet room doors are not self closing.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Mouse droppings observed on the floor perimeters in the kitchen entry area, prep area, and rear storage area off of the kitchen. An employee swept the kitchen entry area during the inspection. For example, behind the ice machine, around the deli slicer table, under and behind shelving in the rear storage area. -Water stained ceiling tile observed in the dining area and men's toilet room. -Damaged and moved ceiling tiles observed in the men's toilet room. -Moved wooden board on wall observed in the rear storage area off of the kitchen. -Items not in use observed in the kitchen and dining area may provide vermin harborage conditions. For example, grill, fryer, cabinets, small Snapple refrigerator and two vending machines.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observations: -One of four lights are not operating under the main exhaust hood. -A reach in freezer is lacking a working light.
46.943
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Oct 18, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the women's toilet room. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
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. This is a full service kitchen. There was no one present with a Philadelphia Food Manager Certificate.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: -The deli slicer and can opener had an accumulation of dried food residue and other residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed, and sanitized after use or at least every four hours. -Pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin along the bottom of the ice dispenser cover. The person in charge turned off the ice machine and began emptying the ice machine for cleaning. The slicer parts and the can opener were placed in the 3 basin sink for cleaning. The parts of the slicer that can not be moved will be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in place.
46.712
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the prep, rear storage and storage closet off of the dining areas.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -The walk in freezer in the dining area is not properly sealed to the wall. There is a gap between the unit and the wall that is not large enough to access for proper cleaning. -Sinks are not adequately sealed to the wall in the prep area.
46.652
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation observed on the walk in freezer floor perimeters. -Mouse droppings observed on lower shelves in the prep, rear storage and storage room areas. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Water at 100 degrees F is lacking at a sink near the ice machine. New Violation.
46.805
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Peeling paint observed on the men's toilet room walls. -Moved ceiling tiles observed in the toilet rooms.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: -The recycling dumpster was observed partially over filled and open when not in use rather than tightly closed.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Mouse droppings observed on the floor perimeters in the storage closet and rear storage area off of the kitchen. -Full glue trap observed in the rear storage area under the shelves. The person in charge swept the storage area during the inspection. -Water stains and damaged surfaces on ceiling tiles and moved ceiling tiles observed in prep area, 3 basin sink area and storage room area. -Ceiling tiles are moved over the walk-in freezer in the dining area. -Damaged pipe covering observed in the food prep area. -Openings in walls observed in the rear storage area off of the kitchen and the storage closet in the dining area. -Domestic refrigerator observed stored in the rear storage area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observations: -One of four lights are not operating under the main exhaust hood. -A reach in freezer is lacking a working light.
46.943
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Apr 11, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meats and cheeses, opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the walk in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. The observed open packages were datemarked during the inspection.
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Trash cans were lacking at the hand sinks in the prep and cooking areas. Cans were provided.
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
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. This is a full service kitchen. The person in charge does not have a Philadelphia Food Manager Certificate. He has a Food Handler class certificate only. New Violation.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -The can opener had an accumulation of dried food residue on the food contact surfaces. The person in charge cleaned the can opener during the inspection.
46.712
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the prep, rear storage and storage closet off of the dining areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Plastic crates used to elevate items rather than NSF approved dunnage racks. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The test strips were lacking a label and legend to ensure that the proper concentration is being obtained in the sanitizer basin. New Violation.
46.634
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Peeling paint observed on the men's toilet room walls. -Moved and water stained ceiling tiles observed in the toilet rooms. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: -The dumpster was observed open when not in use. -Bags of trash and stacked wooden pallets observed near the trash compactor. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The broom and dust pan were observed stored on the floor rather than hanging on a utility rack. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observations: -Three of four lights are not operating under the main exhaust hood. -A reach in freezer is lacking a working light. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bartram High School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bartram High School on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bartram High School?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bartram High School.
Has Bartram High School's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bartram High School have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bartram 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 Bartram High School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bartram High School is inspected around two times per year on average.
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