Frankford High School

4900 Oxford Ave 5000 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Frankford High School is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 72, putting Frankford High School squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Water filters for the ice machine observed not marked with the service date.

46.825(b)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -Peeling paint / plaster inside the women's staff restroom area. -Grime build-up and rust present in handwash sink inside the men's restroom area. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Debris present along floor perimeter of storage area (behind ice machine and stainless steel cabinetry). -Grime stained flooring in food prep area (removed old walk-in cooler spot). New Violation.

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

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on two compartment sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

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

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezers not properly sealed to walls.

46.652

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice-build up present on floor inside walk-in freezer (underneath shelvings).

46.714

Oct 5, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 11 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sinks in the staff restroom areas to remind food employees to wash their hands. Corrective action : Person in charge posted handwash reminder signs at handwash sinks in staff restroom areas prior to completion of inspection.

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 : A food employee washed, rinsed and sanitized the can opener prior to completion of inspection

46.712

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: The person in charge lack Food Safety Certificate; ***Enrolled into an approved food safety certification course, and a list of approved food safety certification program (manager's course). *Advised Person in charge to submit proof of enrollment into an approved food safety certification course should be sent via email to Mr. Kolb. New Violation.

46.102

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometer for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible inside reach-in refrigeration unit in food prep area. New Violation.

46.562

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3-compartment sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

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

Inspector notes: Observed the walk-in cooler not properly sealed to wall in food prep /storage area. New Violation.

46.652

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks quarternary ammonium compound (QAC) sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Debris present on floor perimeter inside walk-in freezer(underneath shelvings & plastic crates). New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed water flow of less than 2 seconds from metering faucets at handwash sinks in staff restroom areas, *A self-closing, slow-closing or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 -20 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. New Violation.

46.822

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed an opened ceiling access panel in the female restroom area. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cardboard boxes used as floor mat under the 3-compartment sink. New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frankford High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frankford High School on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Frankford High School?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Frankford High School.

Has Frankford High School's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Frankford High School have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Frankford 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.

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