Benjamin Franklin High School-Hospitality Program

500 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Benjamin Franklin High School-Hospitality Program has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 6, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents & animals not present”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by trash can and not accessible at all times for employee use. Trash can was removed from in front of handwash sink during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

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

Inspector notes: 2 cold prep units in the food prep area were out of order. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop observed in wringer and not elevated when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

May 14, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: Certified person has a Department issued certificate that has expired. New Violation.

46.103

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed in the kitchen, storage, and classroom areas.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: 2 out of order reach-in freezers observed in the storage rooms adjacent to the kitchen. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Residue observed in a drawer at the front of the classroom. -Static dust observed on the hood and fire supression lines in the kitchen.

46.711(b)(c)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Leak observed in the 3 bay sink. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Toilet room door that opens to the culinary classroom is not self closing.

46.922(d)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms observed stored on the floor of the kitchen and adjacent storage rooms rather than elevated. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed in the kitchen, storage, and classroom areas. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Residue observed on the interior of the microwave. -Mouse droppings observed on the shelf under the table where the microwave is located. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Toilet room door that opens to the culinary classroom is not self closing. New Violation.

46.922(d)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Uneven concrete floor observed under the radiator in a storage room adjacent to the kitchen. -Missing floor tiles observed under the dish machine in the kitchen. -Unsealed utility lines observed in the kitchen. New Violation.

46.921

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benjamin Franklin High School-Hospitality Program last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benjamin Franklin High School-Hospitality Program on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benjamin Franklin High School-Hospitality Program?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Benjamin Franklin High School-Hospitality Program.

Has Benjamin Franklin High School-Hospitality Program's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benjamin Franklin High School-Hospitality Program have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Benjamin Franklin High School-Hospitality Program means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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