Delta Sky Club (Terminal D)

8500 Essington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153
American
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Delta Sky Club (Terminal D) has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Jul 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food separated & protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The scoop handle was observed in direct contact with ice in the bar area. *The person in charge removed the scoop from the ice during the inspection.
46.301
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hot water temperature at the handwash sink in the bar area was measured 76°F. *The hot water at the handwash sink in the bar area was measured 100°F by the end of inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observations: -Delayed hot water generation from the faucet at the handwash sink in the men's restroom. -The hot water temperature at the handwash sink in the bar area was measured 76°F. *The hot water at the handwash sink in the bar area was measured 100°F by the end of inspection.
46.806(a)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed general dust and debris on the floor perimeters in the storage area in corners and under shelves in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One set of light bulbs was not working in the food preparation area during the inspection. New Violation.
46.943
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed clean containers and bowls being stored NOT covered or inverted. *The person in charge stored the containers and bowls upside down during the inspection.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris was observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
55
Oct 3, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -An adequate handwash sink is not provided at the bar where an employee is pouring drinks for customers. The hand sink observed is a portable hand sink rather than a directly plumbed hand sink. This area was never approved by The Health Department. -There were no paper towels at the bar area hand sink. They were provided.
46.823(a)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. The can opener was placed in the 3 basin sink for proper cleaning. -Tan residue and pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around the water inlet cover surfaces. An employee began emptying the ice machine to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all surfaces.
46.712
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Equipment does not meet minimum design standards. -The portable hand sink at the bar is not approved. It is not directly plumbed.
46.671
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Slow hot water generation at the motion sensored hand sinks in the toilet rooms. It takes several minutes of forcing the water to run to get water at or above 100 degrees F. New Violation.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The broom and dust pan are stored on the floor rather than hanging. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Delta Sky Club (Terminal D) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Delta Sky Club (Terminal D) on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Delta Sky Club (Terminal D)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Delta Sky Club (Terminal D) have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Delta Sky Club (Terminal D) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.