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China Chef

36666 Blue Water Run

Last inspected Oct 27, 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

4 inspections

Routine

Oct 27, 2025

Violations recorded

5 recorded violations

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
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 7-206.11Pests

Official wording

Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria

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 insects
notedCode 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 insects
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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Apr 28, 2025

Violations recorded

6 recorded violations

notedCode 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.

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notedCode 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 insects
notedCode 4-501.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Sinks, Use Limitation

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 6-201.13Facility maintenance

Official wording

Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

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 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.

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

Routine

Apr 14, 2025

Violations recorded

8 recorded violations

notedCode 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.

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notedCode 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.

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notedCode 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 insects
notedCode 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.

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notedCode 4-501.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Sinks, Use Limitation

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 6-201.13Facility maintenance

Official wording

Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

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 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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 7, 2024

Violations recorded

6 recorded violations

notedCode 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.

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notedCode 4-703.11Chemicals

Official wording

Hot Water and Chemical-Methods

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 unsafely
notedCode 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.

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notedCode 4-502.13Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations

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 4-501.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Sinks, Use Limitation

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source

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