Complaint
Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source
Delaware (statewide), DE
Bear Diner & Restaurant
603 Pulaski Highway
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Quick Answers
- When was Bear Diner & Restaurant last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 23, 2026. The result listed by Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection was “No violations recorded”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 4 inspections on record, from Jan 15, 2025 to Sep 23, 2026.
- Has Bear Diner & Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 15, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspectionsFollow-Up
Oct 17, 2025
No violations recorded
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 17, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 7, 2025
Violations recorded
8 recorded violations
notedCode 5-202.12Handwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Sinks, Installation
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 problemsnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 7-207.12Other
Official Wording
Refrigerated Medicines, Storage
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 6-202.13Pests
Official Wording
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 6-202.15Other
Official Wording
Outer Openings, Protected
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 6-501.111Pests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests
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 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 contaminationOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 7, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Jan 15, 2025
Violations recorded
6 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 problemsnotedCode 3-302.11Other
Official Wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 7-207.11Other
Official Wording
Restriction and Storage-Medicines
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 6-202.13Pests
Official Wording
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 6-202.15Other
Official Wording
Outer Openings, Protected
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 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 contaminationOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source