First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter High/Middle School

4300 Tacony St, Philadelphia, PA 19124

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter High/Middle School stretching back to 2024. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter High/Middle School on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Reinspection

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Static dust on 2 ceiling mounted ventilation covers in food preparation area. Corrective action : An employee cleaned to remove static dust from the ceiling mounted ventilation covers prior to completion of inspection.

46.981(d)

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

Inspector notes: Splash guard not installed between food prep sink and garbage grinder handwash sink in the food preparation area. New Violation.

46.671

Oct 3, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. Corrective action : Person in charge added more quarternary ammonium compound tablets to the sanitizing solution, which was later measured at 400 ppm prior to completion of inspection.

46.676(d)(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed rust stain /run-off on installed hot water heater tank inside one of the staff restroom area during inspection. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

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

Inspector notes: Plastic (milk) crates being used for elevation of food related items inside the walk-in freezer, which does not enhance / promote effective floor cleaning. New Violation.

46.522

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Patches of ice present on floor inside the walk-in freezer. -Pooled water observed inside one of the chest refrigeration units in Cafeteria. -Milk spillage and debris present on bottom shelving inside one of the chest refrigeration units in Cafeteria. New Violation.

46.714

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Light bulb inside a reach-in refrigeration unit in food preparation area observed not operational during inspection. Corrective action : Facility building engineer replaced the light bulb inside the reach-in refrigeration unit in food preparation area prior to completion of inspection.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter High/Middle School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter High/Middle School on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter High/Middle School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter High/Middle School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter High/Middle 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.

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