Russell Byers Charter School

1911 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 26, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Container of ice water observed in the hand wash sink in the food prep area. Corrective action: The container was moved.

46.825(a)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Debris observed on the shelves of a cart in the storage area. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Sep 25, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A bucket observed inside the hand washing sink in the food storage room. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. **Person in Charge removed the bucket from the hand washing sink.

46.825(a)

Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The maximum hot water temperatures in the girls and boys restrooms near the cafeteria were less than the 100 F required temperature for hand washing. **Corrective action: The mixing valves were adjusted to bring the temperature up to the required reading.

46.131

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pan observed on the floor near the mop sink in the utility room. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

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

Inspector notes: Crates are being used as an elevation for the ice maker in the kitchen room. New Violation.

46.671

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)

46.805

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Russell Byers Charter School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Russell Byers Charter School on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Russell Byers Charter School?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Russell Byers Charter School.

Has Russell Byers Charter School's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Russell Byers Charter School have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Russell Byers 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.

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