Paul Lawrence Dunbar Elementary School

1750 N 12Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Paul Lawrence Dunbar Elementary School is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse dropping) activity observed in the ware washing and dry storage room area. Pest control management present for facility. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Hole observed not sealed around utility pipe in the corner of cafeteria area during the inspection. New Violation.
46.921
90
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Leaking faucet observed in staff toilet room.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Damaged ceiling in staff toilet room. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: -Dumpsters observed overflowing and bags of trash stored on concrete floor.
46.884
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paul Lawrence Dunbar Elementary School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paul Lawrence Dunbar Elementary School on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Paul Lawrence Dunbar Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paul Lawrence Dunbar Elementary School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paul Lawrence Dunbar 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.