Motivation High School

5900 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk

Motivation High School appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. On Nov 18, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

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

Motivation High School's latest score is in line with the Philadelphia average of 72. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (salad), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach-in refrigerator was not date marked. *The person in charge was advised to add preparation dates to the salads, and they complied by doing so during the inspection.
46.385(b)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observations: -Dust accumulation on the ventilation fan in the staff toilet room. -Staff toilet room ceiling ventilation system not functioning. New Violation.
46.922(b)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observations: - Unused small exhaust hood being used for dry storage in the prep area. - Unused blender in the prep area. - Detach vent covers in Walk in Freezer. New Violation.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Corrosion observed inside handwashing sink in the staff toilet room. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust and food debris observed around floor perimeter in the dry storage area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
70
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Continental Refrigerator/Milk Box used for Dry Storage * Service Line Area - Unused small exhaust hood fixture observed used for dry storage * Prep Area - Replace/Repair missing ceiling vent covers in Walk in Freezer and Walk in Cooler New Violation.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Leak observed at Staff Restroom Hand Sink New Violation.
46.822
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: - Microns Prefilter Cartridge observed emptied into Prep Area Hand Sink New Violation.
46.863
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Clean dust observed on Kitchen Staff Restroom Vent New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Repair/Replace ceiling tile over Walk in Freezer * Missing New Violation.
46.901
78
Dec 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Non date marked Shredded Lettuce, Shredded Cheese and Tomatoes (COS) PIC date marked foods
46.385(b)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - Milk crates used to elevate foods in Walk in Freezer - Food observed stored to top of Walk in Freezer New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Continental Refrigerator used for Dry Storage * Service Line Area - Unused small exhaust hood fixture observed used for dry storage * Prep Area - Repair Walk in Cooler * Repairman alerted New Violation.
46.671
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: - Slow drainage at Prep Area hand sink New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Leak observed at 3 basin sink water spout - Leak observed at Eco Lab Machine in Prep Area * Ware Washing Sink - Leak observed inside Walk in Cooler New Violation.
46.822
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: - Mechanical Reduction Filter observed emptied into Prep Area Hand Sink New Violation.
46.863
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Repair ceiling tile over Walk in Cooler - Repair ceiling in Walk in Cooler * Hole at back area ceiling New Violation.
46.901
64
Apr 10, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: There was no water between 100 and 110 degrees F at the only hand sink in the cooking/food prep/service areas. The water was probed at 60 degrees F maximum at this sink. Management stated that a work order has been requested to repair the faucet. Employees are washing their hands in the bathroom or at the 3 basin sink. New Violation.
46.981(h)
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. There was no Food Manager with a Philadelphia food safety certificate or a class certificate present. This is a full service kitchen.
46.103
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Excess boxes stored unorganized in the walk in freezer. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Plastic crates are used to elevate items in the walk in freezer. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Dried food residue observed on the top of the slicer in the area of the guard. An employee began washing, rinsing and sanitizing the slicer and its parts during the inspection. -General debris on the floor perimeters in the walk in units. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Restroom door not self closing * In Kitchen
46.922(d)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the dumpsters open when not in use. One dumpster is lacking lids. New Violation.
46.884
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Motivation High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Motivation High School on file is from Nov 18, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Motivation High School?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Motivation High School.

Has Motivation High School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Motivation High School have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Motivation High School means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Motivation High School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Motivation High School is inspected around two times per year on average.