Bethune School
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
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Score
Public records show seven inspections at Bethune School stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 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 three violations each.
“Insects, rodents & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Philadelphia restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed one dented can on dry storage rack. Corrected on Site: Can was discarded upon request.
46.201
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 50ppm, rather than 200pm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrected on Site: New sanitizer at 200ppm was made upon request.
46.731
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust accumulation on vents inside of walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
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Dec 5, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed broom and dustpan on floor rather than elevated when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
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Apr 10, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (Mouse droppings) observed in the warewashing area on the side of walk-in cooler. *Advised to contact pest control services.*
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed inoperable handwashing sink in food service area. New Violation.
46.671
90
Dec 9, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Warewashing and handwash sink not properly sealed to wall surface.
46.652
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: No hot water observed at the handwash sinks in all food prep, serving and restroom areas. Hot water temperatures noted below: -58 degrees F handwash sink in the warewashing area. -56 degrees F handwash sink in the serving area. -57 degrees F handwash sink in the food prep/office area. -87 degrees F handwash sink in the women's restroom area. -88 degrees f handwash sink in the men's restroom area. New Violation.
46.805
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Vent cover observed missing in the women's restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on vent cover in the food prep/office area above the handwash sink. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (Mouse droppings) observed in the warewashing area on the side of walk-in cooler. *Advised to contact pest control services.*
46.981(k)(l)
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Apr 30, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (Mouse droppings) observed in the warewashing area on the side of walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Warewashing and handwash sink not properly sealed to wall surface.
46.652
90
Oct 20, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the warewashing and serving area. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Warewashing sink not properly sealed to wall surface. New Violation.
46.652
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No Drainboards or utensil racks observed in the warewashing area. Drainboards, utensil racks or tables large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that may accumulate during hours of operation shall be provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. New Violation.
46.613
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Vent cover missing in both women's and men's restroom areas. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
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Apr 25, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The food facility did not have a handwash sink conveniently located in the warewash area. There was a door between the handwash sink located in the service area and the warewash area. Staffs could not have open access to the handwash sink.
46.823(a)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Unused steamer observed in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -The bathroom sink was not properly sealed to the wall -Dusty vent observed in the bathroom
46.981(b)(i)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bethune School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bethune School on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bethune School?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bethune School.
Has Bethune School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bethune School have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bethune 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 Bethune School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bethune School is inspected around two times per year on average.
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