Cooke Middle School
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Cooke Middle School four times, with records going back to 2023. Cooke Middle School was last inspected on Apr 14, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Philadelphia restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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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
Apr 14, 2026
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation on vent cover in gold prep line area. New Violation.
46.922(b)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food in storage area. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the food prep and storage area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -2 porcelain handwashing sinks observed. -Milk crates used for elevation in the walk-in cooler and storage area. -Restroom handwashing sink faucet observed leaking.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Tomatoes and pear are washed in the 3 bay sinks. The facility lacks a food preparation sink with at least a one-inch air gap. *Ware washing sinks may not be used for food preparation unless the use is approved by the Department **Facility must install a food prep sink with indirect waste drain or submit a variance request form.
46.676(a)-(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cracked and chipped paint observed on the floor in kitchen area.
46.921
70
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat food (Cheese), located in the reach-in refrigerator, was not marked with the date it was opened. Corrective action-PIC date marked cheese at time of inspection.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed stored in sanitizer bucket with sanitizer concentration of 0 ppm. Corrective action: PIC refilled sanitizer bucket with sanitizer concentration of 200 ppm at time of inspection.
46.674(d)(e)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - 3 light observed burned out gold and 1 on red side prep lines. New Violation.
46.943
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Tomatoes and cucumbers are washed in the 3 bay sinks. The facility lacks a food preparation sink with at least a one-inch air gap. *Ware washing sinks may not be used for food preparation unless the use is approved by the Department **Facility must install a food prep sink with indirect waste drain or submit a variance request form.
46.676(a)-(c)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -2 porcelain handwashing sinks observed. -Milk crates used for elevation in the walk-in cooler. -Restroom handwashing sink faucet observed leaking. -Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the reach-in refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom observed on floor in lunchroom area instead of elevated on maintenance rack. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
64
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the employee restroom area. Corrective action-Person in charge provided single used paper towels.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. Corrective action-Person in charge removed the can opener and clean the opener and the surface area.
46.712
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Milk crates observed being used for elevation inside the walk-in refrigerator and walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.522
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Sink observed not properly sealed to the wall in the restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed stored directly on the floor in the cafeteria and not hung on a utility rack. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The following observations were made. -Lights in the restroom are not shielded from breakage. -Defective lights were observed in kitchen prep area. New Violation.
46.943
64
Apr 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Juice and Milk food were held at 57 and 58 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Cold well is broken. Sanitarian advised that these items be placed in the refrigerator and taken not as needed. Work Order has been submitted.
46.385(a)(2)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: 2 Broken Cold Well Units 2 Broken Hot Steam tables Units * *Both has a working order already in place. 2 Domestic handwashing sinks observed. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Old mouse droppings and debris observed on lower shelves of the prep tables in kitchen area. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Sink observed not properly sealed to the wall in the restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles observed in the cafeteria. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the restroom are not shielded from breakage. Defective lights were observed in kitchen prep area. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cooke Middle School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cooke Middle School on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cooke Middle School?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cooke Middle School.
Has Cooke Middle School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cooke Middle School have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cooke Middle School means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cooke Middle School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cooke Middle School is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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