Little Flower High School

1000 W Lycoming St, Philadelphia, PA

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2025

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 16, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 10 violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Little Flower High School on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2025

Reinspection

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cheeses opened commercially processed ready to eat food, located in the walk in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened. *The PIC date marked the items.

46.385(b)

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: Employee's cannot properly wash hands; hot water in the restroom (locker room) and front service line observed between 69 F- 76 F instead of at least 100 F.

46.132

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the staff prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: -Missing sneeze guard observed at the pizza station. New Violation.

46.281

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. *An application has been emailed to the PIC. The PIC arrived at the start of inspection. New Violation.

46.103

Food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sugar container with red lid was not labeled with the common name of the food. *The PIC labeled the item.

46.282

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

Inspector notes: -Several items of unused equipment observed in the rear food prep areas. -Inoperable reach in refrigerator and cold prep unit observed on the service line. New Violation.

46.671

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Employee's cannot properly wash hands; hot water in the restroom (locker room) and front service line observed between 69 F- 76 F instead of at least 100 F. New Violation.

46.806(a)

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Draining water in the chest cooler on the service line observed draining into a bucket and not an approved drain. New Violation.

46.862

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Grease and debris observed on the floor beneath the fryers. New Violation.

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

Dec 15, 2023

Reinspection

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: -Hot water not present at handwash stations in front prep area. New Violation.

46.131

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: -Handwash soap observed at prep sink. -Paper towels not provided at handwash sink in the front prep area.(items provided) New Violation.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Pizza observed on display with no physical barrier to protect it from contamination. -Sneeze gaurd provided.

46.281

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

Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. *The unit was cleaned during inspection.

46.712

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Stained ceiling tiles observed in prep area. -Missing ceiling tiles in front prep area. -Floor observed sinking in rear of prep area where ice machine is located. -Remove mouse dropping where needed. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: -Drip pan missing at mechanical hood system. New Violation.

46.581

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: -Mouse droppings observed in chemical closet and storage cabinetry in rear of facility. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: -Drink crates used for elevation. -Freezer door in bad repair. New Violation.

46.671

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: -No hot water observed in front prep area. -Water faucet at handwash station in toilet room does not provide the free flow of hot water for 15 seconds consistently. New Violation.

46.822

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Flower High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Flower High School on file is from Jan 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Flower High School?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Flower High School.

Has Little Flower High School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Flower High School have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Little Flower High School means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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