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Cabanas Restaurant

18388 Coastal Hwy #7

Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 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

9 inspections

Routine

Jun 11, 2026

Violations recorded

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency

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 6-501.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

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 issues
notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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 problems
notedCode 3-307.11Contamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

May 15, 2026

Violations recorded

13 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.13Food temperature

Official wording

Thawing

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 2-301.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Procedure

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 2-301.14Other

Official wording

When to Wash

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 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 issues
notedCode 6-301.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser, Availability

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 3-201.11Other

Official wording

Compliance with Food Law

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency

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 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 4-101.16Other

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 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 finding
notedCode 6-501.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

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 issues
notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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 problems
notedCode 3-307.11Contamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, May 15, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Oct 29, 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 29, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Oct 24, 2025

Violations recorded

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 21, 2025

Violations recorded

4 recorded violations

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 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 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 issues
notedCode 3-501.13Food temperature

Official wording

Thawing

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Dec 12, 2024

No violations recorded

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Dec 12, 2024 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Dec 2, 2024

Violations recorded

5 recorded violations

notedCode 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 issues
notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

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
notedCode 2-201.11Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge, and Conditional Employees

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
notedCode 5-203.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities

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 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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Dec 2, 2024 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Nov 14, 2024

Violations recorded

12 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

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
notedCode 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 issues
notedCode 4-204.112Food temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

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 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
notedCode 6-301.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser, Availability

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 2-201.11Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge, and Conditional Employees

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
notedCode 6-301.12Other

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 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 issues
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 6-501.16Other

Official wording

Drying Mops

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 6-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

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 5-203.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Nov 14, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 30, 2024

Violations recorded

13 recorded violations

notedCode 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 issues
notedCode 4-204.112Food temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

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 6-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

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 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 issues
notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

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
notedCode 3-501.13Food temperature

Official wording

Thawing

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 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
notedCode 2-201.11Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge, and Conditional Employees

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
notedCode 6-301.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser, Availability

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 6-301.12Other

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision

In plain English

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

More about other finding
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 6-501.16Other

Official wording

Drying Mops

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 5-203.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source

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