Bodine High School for International Affairs

1101 N 4Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Bodine High School for International Affairs has five inspections in the public record. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Crates observed being used to elevate food storage inside walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed drying in bucket and not elevated when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3-basin sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
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Mar 19, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gaps observed/ new door sweep needed on exit doors to school yard/ parking lot area- these doors are located at the top of the steps closest to the kitchen. This outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Facility did have test strips- but they were water- damaged and corroded and unable to use. New strips are needed. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: General cleaning (non-food contact): -mouse droppings observed on lower transport cart in prep area -mouse droppings observed in container where spiced were stored on shelf -dusty exhaust fan in window observed New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: General cleaning (premises): -mouse droppings observed along floor perimeters in the dry storage room and kitchen
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Oct 4, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed: mouse droppings observed throughout floor perimeters in the kitchen and storage room
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -The handwashing sink in the kitchen area is non-NSF/ANSI approved.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed facility without an utility sink.
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed on the floor along the wall perimeters of the small storage room and kitchen areas.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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May 6, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed on the floor along the wall perimeters of the small storage room and prep/ kitchen areas: under and behind storage shelves, under and behind food preparation and cooking equipment.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -The handwashing sink in the kitchen area is non-NSF/ANSI approved. -Observed a nonfunctional walk-in cooler in the kitchen area.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed facility without an utility sink.
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed on the floor along the wall perimeters of the small storage room and kitchen areas, under and behind storage shelves, under and behind food preparation and cooking equipment.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Nov 15, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Meal boxes containing cheese and eggs, along with small milk cartons, were held at 60.8 degrees F instead of the required 45 degrees F or below in a malfunctioning cold holding unit in the kitchen. **Person in Charge (PIC) moved all meal boxes and milk cartons to the walk-in coolers during the inspection.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Food facility does not have adequate refrigeration equipment / capacity to maintain all refrigerated/frozen foods at a temperature of 41 degrees F or below. New Violation.
46.611
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: The built-in temperature measuring device for ensuring proper equipment temperature is not functioning properly on one of the walk-in coolers in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.562
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed on the floor along the wall perimeters of the small storage room and kitchen areas: under and behind storage shelves, under and behind food preparation and cooking equipment, and at multiple floor/wall corners. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Boxes of food were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -The handwashing sink in the kitchen area is non-NSF/ANSI approved. -Observed plastic crates being used to elevate food storage in multiple refrigeration units. -Observed a malfunctional cold holding unit in the kitchen.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks QAC sanitizer test strips to monitor the concentration of QAC sanitizer at the 3-bay sink. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Observed dusty floor fan and window fan in the kitchen. -Observed a dusty condensing unit attached to the walk-in cooler (above the cooler). New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed facility without an utility sink.
46.823(c)-(e)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpsters observed with open lids in the outdoor trash area.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed on the floor along the wall perimeters of the small storage room and kitchen areas: under and behind storage shelves, under and behind food preparation and cooking equipment and at multiple floor/wall corners. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bodine High School for International Affairs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bodine High School for International Affairs on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bodine High School for International Affairs?

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

Has Bodine High School for International Affairs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bodine High School for International Affairs have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bodine High School for International Affairs 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 Bodine High School for International Affairs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bodine High School for International Affairs is inspected around three times per year on average.