Gilbert Spruance Little School House

6401 Horrocks St C, Philadelphia, PA 19149

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Gilbert Spruance Little School House has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Gilbert Spruance Little School House's latest score of 90 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Out of service walk in cooler is used as dry storage. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Rust was observed on the basin of the three compartment sink. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Nov 26, 2025

Routine

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

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Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: QAT sanitizer solution being used in excess of 400 ppm on food contact surfaces. Note: The person in charge diluted the concentration to 300 ppm.

46.1024

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The brooms and dustpans were not elevated from the floor. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: The walk in cooler was observed at 45 degrees F instead of 41 degrees F. New Violation.

46.611

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The hand wash sink did not observe a waste receptacle. New Violation.

46.883

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towels were not observed in the paper towel dispenser at the hand wash sink. Note: The person in charge resupplied the paper towels.

46.941(a)-(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gilbert Spruance Little School House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gilbert Spruance Little School House on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Gilbert Spruance Little School House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gilbert Spruance Little School House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gilbert Spruance Little School House 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 Gilbert Spruance Little School House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gilbert Spruance Little School House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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