Delia's Family Resturant
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
18
Score
Inspectors have visited Delia's Family Resturant three times, with records going back to 2025. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 22 violations per visit.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
3
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 22 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towels not present at the handwashing sink in the basement bathroom area. ** Advised to provide paper towels or another method of hand drying. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: -Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in the reach-in refrigerator. -Observed raw ground beef and raw chicken stored on the same shelf above ready to eat foods in the reach-in refrigerator. ** Advised to reorganize to promote prevent contamination of raw food products. New Violation.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Coffee creamer observed stored at the self service coffee station at 59.4 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective Action: The creamers were discarded.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Date markings observed not present on potentially hazardous foods stored in the reach-in refrigerator for longer than 48 hours: packages of cheese, containers of mayonnaise and ranch dressing, and prepared chicken. ** Advised to provide date markings. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Employee medicine bottle stored in warewashing area on a shelf above the prep table, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils. ** Advised to segregate the medication to prevent contamination. New Violation.
46.1027
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: No chemical sanitizer observed in the food facility. ** Advised to obtain chemical sanitizer. New Violation.
46.731
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: -The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. Mr. Williams could not describe proper cold holding temperatures or the proper organization of raw food products. -Person in charge of the food facility was not ensuring that all food contact surfaces were being properly washed, rinsed, sanitized. -Person in charge of the food facility was allowing the facility to open and operate with sewage leaking in the basement area. New Violation.
46.102
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Repackaged non-potentially hazardous syrups observed stored on the POS counter without the common name, or ingredient and nutritional information labels. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the warewashing and basement areas. ** Advised to obtain pest management services. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the splash guard of the handwashing sink in the prep area and on tables and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: -Box of single service articles observed not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -Single service articles (food containers) observed stored un-inverted instead of inverted to prevent contamination. -Unwrapped and uncovered straws at the self service coffee station observed not protected from contamination or with proper handling. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Not in use deep fryer observed in the prep area. -Non sanitation certified chest freezer observed in the rear storage area. -Not in use reach-in refrigerator observed in the basement area. -Non food grade containers observed in use for food storage. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Residue observed on the handle of the doors and on the interior bottom of the reach-in refrigerator in the warewashing area. -Mouse droppings observed in the cabinet beneath the handwashing sink in the basement bathroom area. -Standing water observed in the cabinet beneath the handwashing sink in the basement bathroom area. -Spider webs observed in the cabinet beneath the deep fryers in the prep area. -Mouse droppings observed on the shelf beneath the rear prep area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Cold water not present at the handwashing sink in the basement bathroom area. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Splash guards observed needed between the three basin sink, handwashing sink, food prep sink, and utility sink in the warewashing area. -Sump pump drain in the basement area observed missing the pump and the appropriate cover. -Cold water supply line at the handwashing sink in the basement bathroom area observed not properly installed and leaking. New Violation.
46.822
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Sump pump in the basement area observed not operational due to no pump present in the drain and sewage observed on the floor surrounding the drain. New Violation.
46.862
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Cleaning needed in the basement bathroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Trash bags observed stored in the outdoor space not inside the bins or designated receptacles. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Exterior spaces observed with excessive branches and tripping hazards. New Violation.
46.902
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dim lighting observed in the basement area. New Violation.
46.943
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not present in the reach-in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.632
18
Jan 13, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: * Restroom in the basement is in need of repair.
46.671
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: * Excessive weeds and vegetation is present in the rear outside area. New Violation.
46.922(j)
90
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: * No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the rear kitchen area and in the front serving/prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. * No paper towel dispenser is provided at the hand sink station in the rear kitchen area and in the front serving/prep area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
Inspector notes: * Eggs and/or hamburgers are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request; however, a written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer. New Violation.
46.423
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: * Sanitarian observed insecticides (unapproved can of insecticides)or rodenticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the storage area near the side exit door. New Violation.
46.1026
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: * Rear side door does not protect from vermin entry, lower door strip is not provided. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: * Non-Commercial Grade Food Equipment: Microwave Unit New Violation.
46.541
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: * Sink stoppers for the 3-basin sink was not observed. New Violation.
46.612
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: * No running water is provided in this facility during time of inspection. Plumbing service is being conducted during time of inspection. New Violation.
46.806(a)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: * Backflow devise was not observed on the main water line of the facility in the basement. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: * Damaged toilet is observed in the restroom area in the basement area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: * Damaged wall surfaces are observed in the basement area. * Debris is observed on the floor throughout the basement area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Delia's Family Resturant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Delia's Family Resturant on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Delia's Family Resturant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Delia's Family Resturant.
Has Delia's Family Resturant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Delia's Family Resturant have averaged around 22 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Delia's Family Resturant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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