Girard College (Banker Hall Cafeteria)

2101 S College Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Girard College (Banker Hall Cafeteria) has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Girard College (Banker Hall Cafeteria) was last inspected on Nov 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

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. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Stains and debris observed on floor corners and perimeters of walk-in cooler and freezer during the inspection. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop inside mop bucket not hanging or properly stored while not in use to allow for proper air drying New Violation.

46.981(f)

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: Single-use disposables dishes observed in the cafeteria and in the storage area not inverted or covered to prevent contamination. New Violation.

46.692

Dec 19, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 150 ppm, rather than 200 - 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. QAC solution was redone to derive the required amount of 200 ppm.

46.731

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: Single-use disposables dishes observed in the cafeteria not inverted or covered to prevent contamination. New Violation.

46.692

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Stains and debris observed on floor corners and perimeters of walk-in cooler and freezer during the inspection. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: No lid on trash can receptacle in the restroom in the entrance of the cafeteria/kitchen area. New Violation.

46.882(b)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

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

46.981(f)

Oct 4, 2023

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed in floor corners of pantry 104 and 106 outside prep area. Dead roaches observed on floor corners of pantry 104 and 106 areas during the inspection.

46.981(k)(l)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Stains and debris observed on floor corners and perimeters of walk-in cooler and freezer during the inspection.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning tools (broom and dust pan) not hanging off the floors or elevated after use to prevent vermin harborage.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Girard College (Banker Hall Cafeteria) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Girard College (Banker Hall Cafeteria) on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Girard College (Banker Hall Cafeteria)?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Girard College (Banker Hall Cafeteria).

Has Girard College (Banker Hall Cafeteria)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Girard College (Banker Hall Cafeteria) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Girard College (Banker Hall Cafeteria) 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 Girard College (Banker Hall Cafeteria) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Girard College (Banker Hall Cafeteria) is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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