Benjamin Rush High School

11081 Knights Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Benjamin Rush High School six times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

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

Benjamin Rush High School's latest score of 64 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several Handsinks observed to have rusting residue. *8

46.981(h)

Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cream Cheese and Juicesfood was held at 50 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.

46.385(a)(2)

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Eployee food was not labeled in the reach-in refrigerator New Violation.

46.422

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

Inspector notes: The following was observed: -Unused mixer -unused stove -Staff cook line observed not in use (Hot holding units)

46.671

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 1 light out in a reach-in refrigerator New Violation.

46.943

Oct 17, 2025

Routine

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

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Old residue observed in the handwash sink in the prep line.

46.981(h)

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

Inspector notes: The following was observed: -Unused mixer -unused stove -Staff cook line observed not in use (Hot holding units)

46.671

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Old residue observed in the handwash sink. **Person in charge took corrective action.

46.981(h)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 1 light out under hood system New Violation.

46.943

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

Inspector notes: The following was observed: -Unused mixer -unused stove -Staff cook line observed not in use (Hot holding units)

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Light debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units

46.714

Oct 7, 2024

Routine

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

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the food prep area.

46.711(a)

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

Inspector notes: Cardboard being used as shelf lining for milk in the walk-in refrigerator. New Violation.

46.521

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Light debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units New Violation.

46.714

Feb 2, 2024

Reinspection

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

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.

46.711(a)

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination. New Violation.

46.774

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

Inspector notes: The following was observed: -Unused mixer -unused stove New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Light debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Missing floor tiles in the middle of the kitchen area (Work order observed during inspection). - Gaps around the utility lines in the dry storage area.

46.921

Oct 18, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - Two ceiling lights out in the kitchen area. New Violation.

46.943

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed on the floor in the kitchen area behind the cooking equipment and in the dry storage area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Light debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Service date not observed on water filter from ice machine. New Violation.

46.844

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Missing floor tiles in the middle of the kitchen area (Work order observed during inspection). - Gaps around the utility lines in the dry storage area. New Violation.

46.921

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benjamin Rush High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benjamin Rush High School on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benjamin Rush High School?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Benjamin Rush High School.

Has Benjamin Rush High School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benjamin Rush High School have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Benjamin Rush 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 Rush High School inspected?

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

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