Northeast High School

1601 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Northeast High School three times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 24, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents & animals not present”, showing up two times.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Northeast High School is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap and paper towels were not available in the men's room. Note: The person in charge provided soap and paper towels during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan were not hung on a wall rack in the maintenance room. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: The cold preparation unit in the serving area was observed at 50 degrees F, instead 41 degrees F. New Violation.

46.611

Feb 9, 2024

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Mouse feces was observed in the rear storage area and the Viking Cafe. Note: The person in charge cleaned the mice feces in the rear storage room.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: Cardboard liners in the walk-in cooler are not smooth and easily cleanable. Note: The person in charge removed the cardboard.

46.522

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks QAC sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. Note: The current sanitizing strips were water-damaged and useless. New Violation.

46.634

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Clutter and unnecessary equipment were observed in the Viking Cafe and the cafeteria. Debris and litter were observed on the floors in the Viking Cafe and Cafeteria around the vending machines. New Violation.

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

Oct 2, 2023

Routine

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

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Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Milk held at 50 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required. Milk was placed on ice.

46.385(a)(2)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of mice droppings observed in the storage area and in the unused lunch line. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: The following observations were made: - Unused walk-in box in the rear area - Unused cold hold units (lunch line) New Violation.

46.671

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Light shield not present in one walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.922(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Northeast High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Northeast High School on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Northeast High School?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Northeast High School.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Northeast High 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 Northeast High School inspected?

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

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