Blair Christian Academy

220 W Upsal St, Philadelphia, PA 19119

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Blair Christian Academy six times, with records going back to 2023. Blair Christian Academy was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, showing up five times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Slow hot water generation observed at the handsink. New Violation.

46.806(a)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Observed unsecured ceiling tiles in cafeteria/kitchen. Observed steel wool used to secure tiles above tables. -Wall tiles observed not secured on wall behind handsink in kitchen area New Violation.

46.921

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: -Mouse feces were observed on flooring under rack storage shelving in dry storage room. -Dead roaches observed on glue boards in dry storage room and under 3 compartment sink New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Debris observed on shelving in the dry storage area. -Bottom surfaces of reachin refrigerator units observed in need of cleaning New Violation.

46.714

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Faucets at the ware washing sink observed squirting outwards and not in good repair. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Debris observed on shelving in the dry storage area. New Violation.

46.714

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Slow hot water generation observed at the handsink. New Violation.

46.806(a)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Dust/debris observed under wire shelving unit in the side storage/food prep area. New Violation.

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

May 6, 2025

Routine

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

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Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate not observed for the person in charge at the time of inspection. *Application emailed.

46.103

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed in the reach-in freezer unit. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Dust/debris observed under wire shelving unit in the side storage/food prep area. New Violation.

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

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

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

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Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The Philadelphia Food Safety Application was not observed for the Person in charge at the time of inspection. *Application emailed

46.103

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Dust/debris observed under wire shelving unit in the side storage/food prep area. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation observed on the vent cover in the cafeteria area. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Mar 12, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Dust/debris observed under wire shelving unit in the side storage/food prep area. New Violation.

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

Oct 27, 2023

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: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. *Paper towels were provided to the handsink area.

46.941(a)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Dust observed under wire shelving unit in the side storage/food area. New Violation.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blair Christian Academy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blair Christian Academy on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blair Christian Academy?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Blair Christian Academy.

Has Blair Christian Academy's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Blair Christian Academy have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blair Christian Academy 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 Blair Christian Academy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blair Christian Academy is inspected around three times per year on average.

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