George Washington High School Main Cafe

10201 Bustleton Ave School, Philadelphia, PA 19116

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

George Washington High School Main Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting George Washington High School Main Cafe on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

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

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

Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. *Person in charge corrected on site and soaked can opener.

46.712

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.772

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

Inspector notes: Ventilation hood in front service area observed not in service. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice build up observed in walk in cooler unit. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom on the floor not raised and elevated in the front service area. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Sep 20, 2023

Routine

7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Salmon observed thawing at room temperature on the Food prep area. Food observed thawing in standing water.PIC was instructed to keep on running water for correct the correct thawing method. New Violation.

46.383

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse dropping) observed along the floor perimeters in the prep area and two storage areas. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: Exposed food (Seasoned Salmon) observed in the walk-in refrigerator. PIC took corrective action and cover the salmon during inspection.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: - Plastic crated being used food elevation in the walk-in coolers and walk-in freezer. New Violation.

46.522

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Warmer observed with dust accumulation inside. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Damaged floor surfaces observed in the doorway between the kitchen and cafeteria. - Dirty walls observed in one of the dry storage area. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - Dusty vents in the dining portion of the cafeteria. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was George Washington High School Main Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at George Washington High School Main Cafe 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 Main Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at George Washington High School Main Cafe.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at George Washington High School Main Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at George Washington High School Main Cafe 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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