Culinary Arts @ Mastbaum High School

3116 Frankford Ave 3116-3124, Philadelphia, PA 19134

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Culinary Arts @ Mastbaum High School has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

“Adequate ventilation & lighting” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Philadelphia restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the kitchen area to remind food employees to wash their hands.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Flour containers not properly labeled in the rear storage. New Violation.

46.282

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Broken faucet observed on the food prep sink in the kitchen. New Violation.

46.823(c)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed behind the stove in the kitchen due to dust, dirt, and food debris. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters had an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

46.544(e)

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate was not observed in the facility at time of inspection. Application was emailed to the

46.103

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: A leak was observed on the faucet of the two compartment sink. New Violation.

46.823(c)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Missing floor-wall base coving observed by the side of the warmer in the kitchen. New Violation.

46.901

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters had an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

46.544(e)

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

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Mar 1, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Sponges observed in the three compartment sink being used to clean food contact surfaces. New Violation.

46.521(f)

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

Inspector notes: Unused cold prep refrigerator, and expresso machine observed in the food prep. New Violation.

46.671

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water delay observed at the handwash sink in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.805

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters had an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

46.544(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Culinary Arts @ Mastbaum High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Culinary Arts @ Mastbaum High School on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Culinary Arts @ Mastbaum High School?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Culinary Arts @ Mastbaum High School.

Has Culinary Arts @ Mastbaum High School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Culinary Arts @ Mastbaum High School have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Culinary Arts @ Mastbaum High 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 Culinary Arts @ Mastbaum High School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Culinary Arts @ Mastbaum High School is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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