Routine
Mar 6, 2026
No violations recorded
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Mar 6, 2026 · Original Source
Delaware (statewide), DE
Arbys Cato #5018 - Lewes
17719 Coastal Highway
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
3 inspectionsRoutine
Feb 20, 2026
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
notedCode 5-202.13Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Feb 20, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 10, 2026
Violations recorded
8 recorded violations
notedCode 4-205.10Equipment and utensils
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Food Equipment, Certification and Classification
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 3-307.11Contamination
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Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
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Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 6-202.15Other
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Outer Openings, Protected
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 6-202.13Pests
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Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils
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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 6-501.11Facility maintenance
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Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing
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Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 5-202.13Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source