George Washington High School Culinary

10201 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

George Washington High School Culinary has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 22, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.

“Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so George Washington High School Culinary trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the prep area near oven. New Violation.

46.981(h)

Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: Observed scooper handles submerged in food items stored in working bulk containers in the rear food prep area storage closet. New Violation.

46.301

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

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. *A food safety certified person was not present at the time of inspection. A FSC Application was emailed on 9-22-2025. New Violation.

46.103

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water delay observed in the rear hand wash sink. It took 5 minutes before water reached temperature. New Violation.

46.806(a)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Dust accumulation observed on the walls and ceiling near the oven in the prep area. -Dust accumulation and debris observed on the window sills. -Spider webs observed in dry storage closet. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Inoperable light bulb observed under the ovens ventilation hood. New Violation.

46.943

Sep 20, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: - One hand wash sink near the storage area was not in service during inspection. The faucet hot water handle was not working. New Violation.

46.981(h)

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

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. - The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. PIC took corrective action and washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener during inspection.

46.731

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Exposed Salmon observed in walk-in refrigerator without effective protection or separation. PIC covered the food with food grade wrapping paper.

46.321

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: - Scooper handle and plastic containers observed in direct contact with food ingredients and not having handle stored above the top of the food in the dry storage area. New Violation.

46.302

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper equipment (mechanical dishwasher) temperatures is not calibrated for the wash cycle. New Violation.

46.59

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

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - One cold prep unit out of service in the kitchen. - Damaged ice machine in the utility room. - One ice machine was not in use during inspection. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Gaps observed between the wall and the ceiling in the storage area. - Missing cover for the heating duct observed kitchen area. New Violation.

46.901

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - Four lights out under the two exhaust hoods in the kitchen area. New Violation.

46.943

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: - Visible evidence of rodents (mouse droppings) observed on the floor throughout the facility (kitchen and storage areas). New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was George Washington High School Culinary last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at George Washington High School Culinary on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at George Washington High School Culinary?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at George Washington High School Culinary.

Has George Washington High School Culinary's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at George Washington High School Culinary have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at George Washington High School Culinary 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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