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Bayhealth Kent Campus Main Kitchen - Metz Culinary

640 S State St

Last inspected Aug 28, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Follow-Up

Aug 28, 2025

Violations recorded

5 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.112Food temperature

Official wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4-602.12Food temperature

Official wording

Cooking and Baking Equipment

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces

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 problems
notedCode 4-205.10Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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 issues
notedCode 8-304.11Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Responsibilities of the Permit Holder

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 28, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 18, 2025

Violations recorded

9 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.112Food temperature

Official wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4-602.12Food temperature

Official wording

Cooking and Baking Equipment

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-501.16Food temperature

Official wording

Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-501.17Food temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises

In plain English

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 contamination
notedCode 4-903.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing

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 issues
notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces

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 problems
notedCode 4-205.10Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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 issues
notedCode 8-304.11Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Responsibilities of the Permit Holder

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 31, 2024

Violations recorded

5 recorded violations

notedCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

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 problems
notedCode 5-205.15Facility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair

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 issues
notedCode 5-501.13Other

Official wording

Receptacles

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode 3-305.15Other

Official wording

Food Preparation Sink

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Dec 31, 2024 · Original Source

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