Kensington High School (Finance/Urban Education)

2051 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Kensington High School (Finance/Urban Education) has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans observed on floor and not elevated when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Bulb observed burnt out under hood of grill. New Violation.

46.943

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on 3-basin sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Food debris observed inside bottom of reach-in cooler. New Violation.

46.714

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster lid observed open. Open dumpster does not prevent against rodent harborage.

46.884

Oct 10, 2023

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 500 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. *PIC diluted concentration to the proper range.

46.676(d)(e)

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: An approved air drying rack is not provided at the 3-bay sink. New Violation.

46.771

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

Inspector notes: Cold-holding display unit in cafeteria is not in good repair (is not running at proper cold temperature). New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Debris observed in stagnant water in steam table pans. *PIC emptied/cleaned

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: A drain cover lacks at open floor drain (where ice maker condensate drains) New Violation.

46.822

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: One trash dumpster observed with a missing lid.

46.882(a)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Premises: chipped ceiling paint observed in storage areas; chipped wall paint observed behind sink in manager's office, near walk-in cooler, & in cafeteria; exposed insulation on utility lines behind food prep. sink & along south-facing wall in kitchen.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Dim lighting observed in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kensington High School (Finance/Urban Education) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kensington High School (Finance/Urban Education) on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kensington High School (Finance/Urban Education)?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kensington High School (Finance/Urban Education).

Has Kensington High School (Finance/Urban Education)'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kensington High School (Finance/Urban Education) have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kensington High School (Finance/Urban Education) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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