Bridesburg Elementary School

2824 Jenks St, Philadelphia, PA 19137

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Bridesburg Elementary School has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot & cold water available” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Bridesburg Elementary School's latest score of 95 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed mop in utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry in children's cafeteria area. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Mar 5, 2025

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Non-functional fluorescent lights underneath the exhaust hood system in the kitchen area.

46.943

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Delayed hot water generation from handwash sinks in the staff restroom areas. New Violation.

46.805

Sep 27, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: A food employee was observed washing their hands at the warewash ( 3-compartment) sink rather than the designated handwash sink. New Violation.

46.133

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Hot water not available at handwash sinks in the food prep and staff restroom areas due to lack of hot water, which was measured at 74-76 degrees Fahrenheit during inspection. * Hot water temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit is required at all handwash sinks. New Violation.

46.981(h)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Static dust on fan covers inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.714

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

46.805

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Uncovered lights underneath the exhaust hood system in the kitchen area are not shielded from breakage; Observed loose hanging light fixture cover underneath the exhaust hood system. New Violation.

46.922(a)

Feb 29, 2024

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water not available at handwash sink's faucet in one of the staff restroom area during inspection. New Violation.

46.805

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Non functional handwash sink's hot water handle in one of the staff restroom area during inspection. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Uncovered lights underneath the exhaust hood system in the kitchen area are not shielded from breakage; Observed loose hanging light fixture cover underneath the exhaust hood system.

46.922(a)

Oct 12, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on warewash (3-compartment) sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Staff restroom area lack a receptacle with lid or cover for sanitary napkins. New Violation.

46.882(b)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools (Brooms and dustpan) were not elevated on the utility rack when not in use (around food service /cafeteria area). New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Static dust observed on the vents in the kitchen area. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bridesburg Elementary School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bridesburg Elementary School on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bridesburg Elementary School?

Across the inspection record, “hot & cold water available” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bridesburg Elementary School.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Bridesburg Elementary School have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bridesburg 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 Bridesburg Elementary School inspected?

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

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