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Benjamin Rush High School
11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
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Benjamin Rush High School
11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Inspection Date: 03/26/2025

8 Old residue observed in the handwash sink. **Person in charge took corrective action.
45 Cardboard being used as shelf lining for milk in the walk-in refrigerator.
45 The following was observed: -Unused mixer -unused stove -Staff cook line observed not in use (Hot holding units)
47 Light debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units
54 1 light out under hood system
Benjamin Rush High School
11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Inspection Date: 10/07/2024

14 Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the food prep area. **PERSON IN CHARGE TOOK CORRECTIVE ACTION
45 The following was observed: -Unused mixer -unused stove -Staff cook line observed not in use (Hot holding units)
45 Cardboard being used as shelf lining for milk in the walk-in refrigerator.
47 Light debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units
Benjamin Rush High School
11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Inspection Date: 02/02/2024

14 The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. **Person in charge wash rinsed and sanitized during the inspection
42 Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination.
45 The following was observed: -Unused mixer -unused stove
47 -Light debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units
53 - Missing floor tiles in the middle of the kitchen area (Work order observed during inspection). - Gaps around the utility lines in the dry storage area.
Benjamin Rush High School
11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

36 Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed on the floor in the kitchen area behind the cooking equipment and in the dry storage area.
47 -Light debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units
49 Service date not observed on water filter from ice machine.
53 - Missing floor tiles in the middle of the kitchen area (Work order observed during inspection). - Gaps around the utility lines in the dry storage area.
54 - Two ceiling lights out in the kitchen area.
Benjamin Rush High School
11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Inspection Date: 02/24/2023

45 The following were observed: -Two non-operational reach-in refrigeration units in the front and rear of the food prep area -Stove top not in use -Non-operational exhaust hood -Non-operational steam table
47 The following were observed: -Light debris around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Light debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units -Debris on exterior surfaces of shelving units in front and rear food prep area
51 Dust accumulation on air vent in unisex employee restrooms.
53 Light dust and debris around perimeters of floor in front and rear food prep area.
Benjamin Rush High School
11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Inspection Date: 10/03/2022

1 City Certificate was not observed by Food Safety Certified person. **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. **PIC was issued application for City Certificate during time of inspection.
8 The handwashing sink in the front service line area was blocked by a milk crate and not accessible at all times for employee use. **PIC took corrective action and moved milk crate away from handwashing sink during time of inspection.
36 Dead insects observed on glue traps in dry storage room, front service counter, and food prep area. **Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition or the attraction of pests. **PIC took corrective action and discarded glue traps during time of inspection.
45 Two non-operable reach-in refrigeration units observed in the front and rear of the food prep area.
47 The following were observed: -Debris around perimeters of floor in walk-in cooler/freezer -Debris on lower interior surfaces of reach-in refrigeration units -Debris on exterior surfaces of shelving units in front and rear food prep area
49 Slow draining handwashing sink observed in front service line area.
51 Dust accumulation on air vent in unisex employee restrooms.
53 Light dust and debris around perimeters of floor in front and rear food prep area.
Benjamin Rush High School
11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
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