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George Washington High School Culinary
10201 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
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George Washington High School Culinary
10201 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 03/19/2025

1 City of Philadelphia food safety certificate was not observed at facility at time of inspection an individual with ServSave was present at time of inspection. *Person of charge showed receipt of City of Philadelphia food safety certificate
4 An open employee's beverage container (bottled juice) was observed in a food preparation area reach in freezer. Corrective action : Person in charge removed the open employee's beverage container (bottled juice) from the food prep area reach-in freezer during inspection.
8 Paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the prep area near oven.
14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (parmesan cheese), located in the walk-in cooler, was not marked with the date it was opened.
35 Prepared beverages in the reach in refrigerator were not labeled or properly identified.
45 Plastic crates used for elevation of food products in walk in cooler.
53 - Dust accumulation observed on the walls and ceiling near the oven in the prep area. - Dust accumulation and debris observed on the window sills.
George Washington High School Culinary
10201 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 10/16/2024

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep area near oven.
14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
21 Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (cheese), located in the walk-in cooler, was not marked with the date it was opened.
36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed in the establishment. - Mouse droppings observed on the floor perimeter of the pot storage area. - Mouse droppings observed on the floor near the mixer in the prep area. - Mouse droppings observed on the liner near the microwave oven and panini press. - Mouse droppings observed along the floor perimeter of the dry storage area. - Mouse droppings observed on the shelving with the cup storage.
45 Inoperable cold prep unit observed in the prep area.
47 Buildup observed on the gaskets of the walk-in cooler and under the counter refrigerator.
49 Leak observed in the hot and cold water faucet on the food preparation sink in the prep area.
53 - Dust accumulation observed on the walls and ceiling near the oven in the prep area. - Dust accumulation and debris observed on the window sills.
George Washington High School Culinary
10201 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 03/05/2024

8 Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the ware washing area.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper equipment (mechanical dishwasher) temperatures is not calibrated for the wash cycle.
36 - Visible evidence of rodents (mouse droppings) observed on the floor throughout the facility (storage areas).
41 - Scooper handle and plastic containers observed in direct contact with food ingredients and not having handle stored above the top of the food in the dry storage area and ice machine.
45 One cold prep unit out of service in the kitchen.
53 - Gaps observed between the wall and the ceiling in the storage area. - Missing cover for the heating duct observed kitchen area.
53 - Dust accumulation and brown stains observed on the walls in the prep area (around ventilation hood) and in the main entrance of the culinary room.
54 Dust accumulation on the hood system.
George Washington High School Culinary
10201 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 09/20/2023

8 - One hand wash sink near the storage area was not in service during inspection. The faucet hot water handle was not working.
14 The following observations were noted: - Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. - The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. PIC took corrective action and washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener during inspection.
34 Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper equipment (mechanical dishwasher) temperatures is not calibrated for the wash cycle.
36 - Visible evidence of rodents (mouse droppings) observed on the floor throughout the facility (kitchen and storage areas).
37 Exposed Salmon observed in walk-in refrigerator without effective protection or separation. PIC covered the food with food grade wrapping paper.
41 - Scooper handle and plastic containers observed in direct contact with food ingredients and not having handle stored above the top of the food in the dry storage area.
45 The following observations were noted: - One cold prep unit out of service in the kitchen. - Damaged ice machine in the utility room. - One ice machine was not in use during inspection.
53 - Dust accumulation and brown stains observed on the walls in the prep area (around ventilation hood) and in the main entrance of the culinary room.
53 - Gaps observed between the wall and the ceiling in the storage area. - Missing cover for the heating duct observed kitchen area.
54 - Four lights out under the two exhaust hoods in the kitchen area.
George Washington High School Culinary
10201 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 04/10/2023

8 - One hand wash sink near the storage area was not in service during inspection.
14 - Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. - The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces.
36 - Visible evidence of rodents (mouse droppings) observed on the floor throughout the facility (kitchen and storage areas).
45 The following observations were noted: - One cold prep unit out of service in the kitchen. - Damaged ice machine in the utility room.
45 - Several cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. The person in charge took corrective action and discharged the cutting boards with deep scratches during inspection.
47 - Residue observed inside the microwave in the kitchen area.
48 - The hand wash sink near the storage room was not in service during inspection.
53 - Gaps observed in the ceiling in the storage area.
53 - Dust accumulation and brown stains observed on the walls in the prep area (around ventilation hood).
53 Several maintenance tools observed on the floor and not elevated on the utility rack.
53 - Mouse droppings and spider webs observed on the floor behind the cooking equipment.
54 - Three lights out under the two exhaust hoods in the kitchen area.
George Washington High School Culinary
10201 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
Inspection Date: 10/25/2022

14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. PIC took corrective action and washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener during inspection.
36 - Visible evidence of rodents (mouse droppings) observed in the storage rooms.
41 - Food dispensing utensils observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. PIC took corrective action and remove the food dispensing utensils from the food.
45 The following observations were noted: - One cold prep unit out of service in the kitchen. - Damaged ice machine in the utility room.
45 - Several cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
53 - Dust accumulation observed on the walls and ceiling in the prep area (around ventilation hood).
53 - Gaps observed in the ceiling in the storage area.
George Washington High School Culinary
10201 Bustleton Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
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