United Lounge at PHL shut down for health violations

Driving the news: Philadelphia health inspectors cited "imminent hazards" at the United Club inside Terminal C in issuing a cease operations order during Monday's reinspection, per the report.

• Inspectors cited more than a dozen issues, including an apparent fly infestation in the men's restroom and flies observed at the bar.
• The lounge cannot reopen for at least two days, per the report.

Zoom in: Inspectors also noted that the lounge, which is operated by Sodexo, didn't have working soap dispensers at some food prep stations.

• Plus, one of the counter fridges wasn't maintaining the proper temperature to store food, per the report.
• Several of the violations were immediately corrected, inspectors wrote.

What they're saying: A United Airlines spokesperson tells Axios they're working with Sodexo to "fix the shortcomings" and are looking forward to "re-opening the club soon."

• Sodexo didn't immediately respond to Axios' request for comment.

Editor's note: This story has been updated to add a comment from a United Airlines spokesperson.