Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School

1801 W Pike St, Philadelphia, PA 19140

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School four times, with records going back to 2023. Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 17, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Cardboard being used as shelf liner in the food prep area on shelving. New Violation.

46.522

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop not elevated on a utility rack for proper air drying. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: A accumulation present on vent covers in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.981(d)

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

Inspector notes: Inoperable reach-in refrigeration unit. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The wall behind the 3 basin sink observed chipping. New Violation.

46.901

Oct 23, 2023

Routine

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

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Corrective action: Person in charge provided paper towels during time of inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Proper hot holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pizza was held at 120 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Corrective action: Person in charge adjusted temperature of hot holding unit during time of inspection.

46.385(a)(1)

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (Fruit cups, cheese), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach-in refrigeration units, was not date marked. Corrective action: Person in charge date marked items during time of inspection.

46.385(b)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No Philadelphia food safety certificate. Servesafe observed. *Application emailed on 10.23.2023* 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.

46.103

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (Flies) observed in the warewashing, food prep, and rear storage areas. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in walk-in units. New Violation.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: Milk crates being used for storage of food items in walk-in units. New Violation.

46.522

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Unsealed gaps and holes in cafeteria seating area and around pipe lines in the food prep area. New Violation.

46.901

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School.

Has Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mastery Prep Elementary Charter 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 Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School is inspected around two times per year on average.

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