Benjamin Franklin School

5737 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Benjamin Franklin School stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Benjamin Franklin School is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans were not observed elevated on wall racks. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Jun 3, 2025

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: Deli meats and cheeses in the walk in cooler were observed at 55 degrees F. Note: The person in charge was instructed to timestamp the food or move them to a different unit. New Violation.

46.385(a)(2)

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: The walk in cooler was observed at 55 degrees F. Note: The walk in refrigeration unit must be at 41 degrees F or less. New Violation.

46.611

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

Inspector notes: Cardboard liners were observed in the shelving in the walk in cooler. New Violation.

46.522

Dec 12, 2024

Reinspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. * Instructed person in charge to dispose of ice and to clean surface area. New Violation.

46.731

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Missing tile at the base coving of the kitchen refrigeration unit. - Gaps indicated under hand wash sink in back kitchen area. New Violation.

46.901

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on kitchen surface area and not stored in sanitizing solution. * Instructed person in charge to take corrective action and to put cloths in solution.

46.304

May 14, 2024

Reinspection

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Temperatures in the reach-in refrigerator were observed at 55 degrees F. Note: The refrigerator is used to store non TCS food only.

46.611

Non-food contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Stagnant water was observed in the reach-in refrigerator that was out of service. Note: The person in charge cleaned the water.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Debris and mold were observed at the floor drain by the ice machine. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Dec 15, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Salads in the malfunctioning reach in refrigerator were observed at 55 degrees F. Note: The person in charge was instructed to use time instead of temperature as a control method.

46.385(a)(2)

Time as a public health control; procedures & record (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Time stamps were not observed on the salads in the malfunctioning reach in refrigerator. Note: The person in charge was instructed to write the time at which the salads were prepared or to be disposed.

46.385(c)

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Temperatures in the reach-in refrigerator were observed at 55 degrees F. Note: The reach in refirgator must be adjusted to 41 degrees F immediately. New Violation.

46.611

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

Inspector notes: The microwave is not NSF/ANSI approved. New Violation.

46.673

May 2, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Temperatures in the reach-in refrigerator were observed at 45 degrees F. New Violation.

46.611

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: The hand wash sink in the toilet room was observed with two separate faucets for hot and cold water. A leak was observed below the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Note: It is impossible to modify the water's temperature if it is too hot (greater than 120 degrees F) or too cold (below 100 degrees F). The sink must have a mixing valve. New Violation.

46.822

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benjamin Franklin School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benjamin Franklin School on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benjamin Franklin School?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Benjamin Franklin School.

Has Benjamin Franklin School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benjamin Franklin School have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Benjamin Franklin 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 Benjamin Franklin School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Benjamin Franklin School is inspected around two times per year on average.

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