Bluford Elementary School

5720 Media St, Philadelphia, PA 19131

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Bluford Elementary School has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Bluford Elementary School is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Reinspection

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

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the service area.

46.941(a)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: There is a spill on the floor in the dry storage room. New Violation.

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

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Floor cleaning needed in areas. New Violation.

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

Mar 24, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed in the storage closet New Violation.

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

Nov 12, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 29, 2024

Reinspection

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

View 2 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the service area.

46.941(a)-(e)

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

Inspector notes: Installed equipment is not sealed/caulked to the wall- **Walk-in cooler **Mechanical exhaust hood New Violation.

46.652

Dec 1, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: Hot water at hand sinks in * do not reach minimum temperature of 110 degrees F. **Toilet room **Three bay sink room **Food prep space New Violation.

46.131

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the 3 Basin Sink Room to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.

46.941(a)-(e)

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

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

46.634

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Signet chemical mixing station at the 3 Basin Sink needs attention. Water leaks from the water supply valve. New Violation.

46.822

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bluford Elementary School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bluford Elementary School on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bluford Elementary School?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bluford Elementary School.

Has Bluford Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bluford Elementary School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bluford Elementary 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 Bluford Elementary School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bluford Elementary School is inspected around three times per year on average.

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