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China Kitchen

4200 North Dupont Highway Suite 1

Last inspected Aug 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Routine

Aug 27, 2026

Violations recorded

4 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 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.

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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, Aug 27, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 12, 2026

Violations recorded

4 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.

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notedCode 2-401.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices

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 4-601.11Cleaning 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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 26, 2026

Violations recorded

4 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 finding
notedCode 2-401.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices

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 4-601.11Cleaning 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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Feb 26, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

May 15, 2025

Violations recorded

13 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.15Other

Official wording

Gloves, 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 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 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 2-303.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Prohibition-Jewelry

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 2-301.15Other

Official wording

Where to Wash

In plain English

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

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notedCode 4-501.11Equipment 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 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 3-304.12Equipment 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 issues
notedCode 3-501.14Food temperature

Official wording

Cooling

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 4-204.112Food 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 6-202.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding

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 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 finding

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, May 15, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Nov 15, 2024

Violations recorded

8 recorded violations

notedCode 6-303.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Intensity-Lighting

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 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 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 3-602.11Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels

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 problems
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 5-501.17Other

Official wording

Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 4-302.12Food temperature

Official wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices

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 6-202.15Other

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 finding

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 13, 2024

Violations recorded

13 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 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 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 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 3-304.12Equipment 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 issues
notedCode 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 finding
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 4-302.12Food temperature

Official wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices

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 3-602.11Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels

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 problems
notedCode 5-501.17Other

Official wording

Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 6-303.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Intensity-Lighting

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 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 finding
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, Nov 13, 2024 · Original Source

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