Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter

1100 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Approximately 10 min hot water delay at handwash sink in the staff toilet room. New Violation.

46.805

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Observed some bottom surface of the serving plates directly stack on ready-to-eat food in the hot-hold unit. **Corrective action was taken, food staff remove the food items at time of inspection.** New Violation.

46.341

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Pink slime observed on the corner interior plastic flap of the ice machine bin. Corrective action was taken, person in charge turned the ice machine off, began clean & sanitizing the interior surface and then removed all the ice at time of inspection.

46.711(a)

Nov 1, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed brown floating particles inside ice scooper holder stored near the ice machine bin. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge instructed food employee to relocate ice scoopers to wash compartment of 3-basin warewash sink to be clean, sanitize and dry prior to use; also, clean, sanitize and dry inside the ice scooper holder prior to placing clean scoopers back.

46.711(a)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed food employee's jacket stored on dry storage shelves with single-use food containers in the 2nd prep & serve area. New Violation.

46.963

Mar 22, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge instructed food employee to wash their hand prior to donning single use gloves at time of inspection.

46.132

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

Inspector notes: The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution stored in the sanitizer buckets was 0 ppm, rather than 200 -400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge changed out the sanitizing solution in the sanitizer buckets at time of inspection.

46.731

Apr 17, 2023

Routine

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

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Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food container filled with sliced bread stored on bottom shelf for food prep table left uncovered. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge instructed food employee to place a lid to cover the food stored in the container.

46.281

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

Inspector notes: Observed wash detergent and sanitizing dispenser tubes immersed in compartments filled with dispensing solutions. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge instructed maintenance personnel to cut the dispensing tubes above waterline mark.

46.731

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

Inspector notes: Observed inoperable and unused kitchen appliance/equipment stored in their rear dry storage area by the walk-in unit. New Violation.

46.671

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed water leak at hot water faucet knob at the handwash sink located in the secondary cafeteria area. New Violation.

46.822

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter.

Has Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter 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 Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter is inspected around two times per year on average.

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