Beeber (Dimner) Middle School

5925 Malvern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Beeber (Dimner) Middle School appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited six times.

Beeber (Dimner) Middle School's latest score of 90 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-operational reach-in freezer observed in food prep area New Violation.
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Death roaches observed along floor perimeters in dry storage room New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
90
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation observed inside reach-in freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed uncovered trash dumpsters in facility's rear outdoor refuse ground. Note: Person in charge covered the dumpsters before the completion of the inspection.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Broom and dustpan observed on the floor and not elevated when not in use. *Maintenance tools (such as brooms, mops and similar items) shall be stored in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the maintenance tools. Note: Person in charge elevated brooms and dustpan before the completion of inspection.
46.981(e)(m)
86
May 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no handwash sink in the warewash area. New Violation.
46.824(a)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed the following: -Galvanized hood. -Inoperable reach in freezer
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles observed in cafeteria area. New Violation.
46.921
74
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no handwash sink in the warewash area. New Violation.
46.824(a)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a food employee's personal beverage inside of reach-in refrigerator. Corrected On Site: Person in charge removed beverage upon request.
46.1021
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100ppm, rather than 200-400ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrected On Site: Person in charge emptied sanitizer from 3-basin sink and put in new sanitizer measuring 400ppm.
46.731
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed the following: -Galvanized hood. -Inoperable reach in freezer New Violation.
46.671
64
May 23, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Hand washing sink not observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.823(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mice feces observed in the following locations: - front counter area: counter ledges, under steam table, and counter shelves on each end - storage room: floors and shelves - prep area: floors and inside several storage units New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Missing knob observed on range oven. - Reach in freezer observed not in order. - Food prep sink is not in operation. - Galvanized hood observed. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Debris and mice feces observed on shelves in the front counter area. Debris observed on floors inside of the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the employee rest room has a mixed water valve with one handle. New Violation.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Floors observed in need of cleaning in the food prep area and storage area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dust observed in vent inside the walk-in cooler. Dust observed in vent in the refrigeration unit where hoagies are stored. New Violation.
46.981(d)
64
Sep 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the food line area. Soap was placed in the dispenser during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Missing knob observed on range oven. - Defective walk-in cooler observed. Cooler is no longer being used. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust observed on fan on food prep line. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the employee rest room has a mixed water valve with one handle for lukewarm water. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Indirect waste drain not observed on the food prep sink. Loose faucet observed on food prep sink. Note: A food prep sink must have an indirect waste drain connection with at least a 2 inch air gap to prevent backflow. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles observed inside cafeteria seating area. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: No ventilation observed in the employee's toilet room. New Violation.
46.944
64
May 31, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Missing knob observed on range oven. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Clean back of convection oven; old mice feces observed. Clean under steamer table in the distribution line area.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water generation delayed at the hand sink in the employee toilet room. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Indirect waste drain not observed on the food prep sink. Loose faucet observed on food prep sink. Note: A food prep sink must have an indirect waste drain connection with at least a 2 inch air gap to prevent backflow. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Seal holes in ceiling in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Burnt out light in the cafeteria. New Violation.
46.943
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beeber (Dimner) Middle School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beeber (Dimner) Middle School on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beeber (Dimner) Middle School?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Beeber (Dimner) Middle School.

Has Beeber (Dimner) Middle School's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Beeber (Dimner) Middle School have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beeber (Dimner) Middle 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 Beeber (Dimner) Middle School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beeber (Dimner) Middle School is inspected around two times per year on average.