Good Day Deli

37 S 20Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Good Day Deli is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Dishes observed in the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Corrective action: The dishes were moved.

46.825(a)

Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The following potentially food were held in the temperature danger zone in the top of a cold prep fridge in the serving area: Cut Tomatoes 57.4 degrees F Cheese 51.1 degrees F Pickles 50.0 degrees F Corrective action: Potentially hazardous foods in the top of the cold prep were moved to the bottom of the cold prep unit.

46.385(a)(2)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: German roaches observed on the wall and the floor near the wood counter in the kitchen area. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: Cutting board observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing on a cold prep fridge in the serving area. New Violation.

46.672

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Grease and dust observed on the hood over the stove in the kitchen area. -Debris observed on the bottom of the reach-in freezer in the serving area. -Grease buildup observed on the shelf under the grill in the serving area. -Grease observed on the hood in the serving area. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Lids observed open on the dumpster in the outdoor area. New Violation.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed on the floor of the kitchen area. Corrective action: The broom and dustpan were hung up. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

May 28, 2024

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Door to dining area was observed open during the inspection. New Violation.

46.922(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Grease observed inside lightbulb on the mechanical hood in the serving area. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Cracked flooring observed in the food prep area. -Debris and residue observed in floor corners in the food prep and serving areas. -Debris and residue observed along the perimeter of the walk-in cooler. -Peeling paint observed above the shelving unit used to store cups in the food prep area.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Good Day Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Good Day Deli on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Good Day Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Good Day Deli have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Good Day Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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