Meade Elementary School

1600 N 18Th St B, Philadelphia, PA 19121

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Meade Elementary School has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. 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 are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

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

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Meade Elementary School on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning tools such as broom and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored off the floors while not in use in the cafeteria area to prevent vermin harborage New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

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

Inspector notes: Single use disposables observed in the prep area not covered or inverted before use to prevent contamination. New Violation.

46.692

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Slight stains observed on floors of walk-in cooler and underneath the storage shelves in the storage areas. New Violation.

46.714

Jan 11, 2024

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: Milk and sandwiches in walk-in cooler food was held at 47 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Person in charge has to monitor the temperature due to going in and out of it during meal time.

46.385(a)(2)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Slight debris observed on floors of walk-in cooler in the prep area during the inspection.

46.714

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Mice droppings observed in corner of prep area next to the walk-in box covered by crates turned upside down.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: -Drink crates used for elevation beside the walk-in cooler. -Walk-in floor observed cracked, damaged and slightly rusted and could be a fall hazard

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed on floor corners and perimeters to remove debris observed during the inspection.

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

Oct 5, 2023

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: Milk and sandwiches in walk-in cooler food was held at 49 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Person in charge has to monitor the temperature due to going in and out of it during meal time. New Violation.

46.385(a)(2)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Slight debris observed on floors of walk-in cooler in the prep area during the inspection. New Violation.

46.714

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Mice droppings observed in corner of prep area next to the walk-in box covered by crates turned upside down.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: -Drink crates used for elevation. -Walk-in floor observed cracked, damaged and slightly rusted and could be a fall hazard

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpan observed in cafeteria area not hanging or properly stored while not in use to prevent vermin harborage. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Meade Elementary School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Meade Elementary School on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Meade Elementary School?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Meade Elementary School.

Has Meade Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Meade Elementary School have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Meade Elementary 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 Meade Elementary School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Meade Elementary School is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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