Benjamin Franklin High School
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
70
Score
Public records show six inspections at Benjamin Franklin High School stretching back to 2023. Benjamin Franklin High School was last inspected on Oct 6, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents & animals not present”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average is 72, putting Benjamin Franklin High School squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
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.
46.825(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
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)
70
May 14, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 3 hand wash sinks in the food prep area did not have trash cans located by them. Corrective action: trash cans were placed by each sink.
46.941(a)-(e)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee drinks observed next to facility food in a 2 door reach - in fridge. Corrective action: the drinks were moved.
46.151(a)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer was present in the dishwashing or chemical storage areas. Corrective action: sanitizer was brought to the dishwashing area.
46.731
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Person In Charge 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 food prep and dish washing areas.
46.981(k)(l)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employee with facial hair observed not wearing beard restraint. New Violation.
46.152
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
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed on the shelf under the condenser of a cold holding table in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris, residue and mouse droppings observed on the floor behind the dish machine in the dish washing area. -Debris and mouse droppings observed under the mechanical hood behind cooking equipment. -Mouse droppings observed on the floor under the cord for the garbage grinder in the dishwashing area. -Unecessary items: the dishwasher in the dish washing area and 2 display fridges in the Cafeteria were not in use. -Debris and residue accumulation observed in the floor sink under the 2 bay food prep sink. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Light was not functioning in a reach-in freezer in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.943
45
Oct 2, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed - beneath warewashing station - beneath dry storage racks - behind cooking equipment
46.981(k)(l)
95
May 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meat in cold prep observed with slime - discarded
46.441(5)(6)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed - beneath warewashing station - beneath dry storage racks - in mop/chemical room - behind cooking equipment New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Handsink food prep area water low pressure New Violation.
46.805
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet room with immediate access inoperable due to lack of hot water at handsink alternate restroom exterior of kitchen to be used New Violation.
46.823(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning required floor surface where mouse droppings observed New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
70
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheese was held at 76.3 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. -removed
46.385(a)(2)
Proper hot holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pizza food was held at 120 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. -heated to temp
46.385(a)(1)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. -cleaned and sanitized
46.712
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Inoperable equipment observed throughout food facility -ice machine -hot holding drawers -hot holding units New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed flor surface of walk-in cooler New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet room with immediate access inoperable due to lack of hot water at handsink alternate restroom exterior of kitchen to be used New Violation.
46.823(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools (such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items) shall be stored so that they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles, and in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the maintenance tools. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
55
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Handsink observed with food and residue interior requires cleaning (in food prep area where salads and additional lunches
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. New Violation.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Inoperable equipment observed throughout food facility -ice machine -hot holding drawers -hot holding units -reach-in refrigeration units -dish washer New Violation.
46.671
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Low pressure water handsink in food prep area by warewashing station and serving line Hot water not available in restroom located in food prep area alternate restroom used exterior of food prep area New Violation.
46.805
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Lidded trashcan for disposal of women's sanitary products not observed in women's restroom New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. New Violation.
46.981(f)
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Benjamin Franklin High School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Benjamin Franklin High School on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Benjamin Franklin High School?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Benjamin Franklin High School.
Has Benjamin Franklin High School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benjamin Franklin High School have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Benjamin Franklin 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 Benjamin Franklin High School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Benjamin Franklin High School is inspected around two times per year on average.
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