Central High School Cafeteria

1700 W Olney Ave A, Philadelphia, PA 19141

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Central High School Cafeteria seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Loose metal ceiling plate observed in walk-in freezer in dry storage area. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Dust accumulation on ceiling vents in reach-in units in the kitchen area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Peeling ceiling surface observed in rear storage room and dry storage room. New Violation.

46.921

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. *The person in charge washed, rinsed & sanitized can opener.

46.712

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

Inspector notes: Milk crates observed in use to elevate food items in all walk-in units. New Violation.

46.522

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Gaps observed around pipes in restroom area. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Peeling ceiling surface observed in rear storage room and dry storage room. New Violation.

46.921

May 22, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Ceiling vent cover observed loose in the dry storage area walk-in freezer. New Violation.

46.671

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - Burnt out light bulbs and missing light bulbs observed under hood. New Violation.

46.943

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

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

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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 1 dented canned item observed on shelf in storage cabinet. * Dented can was discarded.

46.201

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - Burnt out light bulbs observed under hood. New Violation.

46.943

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

Inspector notes: Milk crates observed in use to elevate food items in walk-in units. New Violation.

46.521

Apr 30, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 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 serving area. * Paper towel was later provided.

46.825(a)

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Two dented canned items observed in the kitchen area. * Employee removed dented canned items.

46.201

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

Inspector notes: Milk crates observed in use to elevate food items in walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.521

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - Burnt out light bulbs observed under hood. -1 light bulb observed not shielded from breakage under hood. New Violation.

46.943

Sep 26, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Ceiling in kitchen area observed peeling above hood. Paint observe peeling above walking-in box in storage area. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 8 Burnt out light bulbs observed under hood. New Violation.

46.943

Apr 25, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Serving trays observed not elevated in serving line. * Employee inverted trays.

46.692

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

Inspector notes: Soda crates observed in use for elevation of food items in walk-in coolers. New Violation.

46.522

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Ceiling in kitchen area observed peeling above hood. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 8 Burnt out light bulbs observed under hood. New Violation.

46.943

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Central High School Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Central High School Cafeteria on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Central High School Cafeteria?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Central High School Cafeteria.

Has Central High School Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Central High School Cafeteria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Central High School Cafeteria 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 Central High School Cafeteria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Central High School Cafeteria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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