Routine
Sep 8, 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 8, 2026 · Original Source
Delaware (statewide), DE
Big Oyster Brewery - Lewes
1007 Kings Hwy
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The full inspection history
7 inspectionsRoutine
Aug 25, 2026
Violations recorded
7 recorded violations
notedCode 3-403.11Food temperature
Official wording
Reheating for Hot 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 temperaturenotedCode 2-102.11Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of Knowledge
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 issuesnotedCode 3-203.12Food source and labeling
Official wording
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 4-501.114Chemicals
Official wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils
Official wording
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 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 temperaturenotedCode 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, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Apr 24, 2026
Violations recorded
2 recorded violations
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 issuesnotedCode 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, Apr 24, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Apr 14, 2026
Violations recorded
7 recorded violations
notedCode 2-103.11Other
Official wording
Person-In-Charge-Duties
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 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 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 issuesnotedCode 2-102.11Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of Knowledge
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 issuesnotedCode 3-203.12Food source and labeling
Official wording
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 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 issuesnotedCode 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, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 15, 2025
Violations recorded
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3-203.12Food source and labeling
Official wording
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
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 3-501.16Food 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 temperatureOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Mar 18, 2025
Violations recorded
9 recorded violations
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 contaminationnotedCode 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 issuesnotedCode 5-501.115Facility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
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 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 temperaturenotedCode 7-102.11Other
Official wording
Common Name-Working Containers
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 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 3-305.12Other
Official wording
Food Storage, Prohibited Areas
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 3-301.11Handwashing
Official wording
Preventing Contamination from Hands
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 4-501.12Other
Official wording
Cutting Surfaces
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 1, 2024
Violations recorded
2 recorded violations
notedCode 6-301.14Handwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Signage
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 3-305.11Contamination
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 1, 2024 · Original Source
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