Gesu School

1700 W Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Gesu School has been inspected five times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect (fruit flies) activity observed in the prep and cafeteria area. Establishment is advised to follow up with pest control management service New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.304

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: slight stain observed inside the bottom shelf of reach-in refrigerator and reach-in freezer New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Maintenance Cleaning tools such as broom and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored when not in use, to prevent vermin harborage New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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. Serve safe observed for Chanile Canty, application for the Philadelphia food safety certificate was emailed at last inspection.

46.103

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed on floor corners and perimeters to remove slight debris and stains observed in the prep and cafeteria area floor during the inspection. New Violation.

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

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of flies activity observed in the prep area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.

46.152

Nov 4, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 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: 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. Servsafe for Chanile Canty observed and application for Philadelphia Food safety certificate emailed during the inspection

46.103

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed inside the reach-in freezer in the prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop observed inside bucket in the cafeteria area not properly stored away while not in use to allow for proper air drying. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Jan 29, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop observed inside bucket in the cafeteria area not properly stored away while not in use to allow for proper air drying. New Violation.

46.981(f)

May 4, 2023

Routine

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

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Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Yogurt in reach-in refrigerator food was held at 50 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Yogurt was discarded during the inspection.

46.385(a)(2)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Bottom shelves of refrigerator in the prep area observed with stains and debris. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored off the floor while not in use to prevent vermin harborage. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gesu School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gesu School on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gesu School?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gesu School.

Has Gesu School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gesu School have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gesu 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.

How often is Gesu School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gesu School is inspected around two times per year on average.

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