Routine
Sep 4, 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 4, 2026 · Original Source
Delaware (statewide), DE
El Nopal Mexican Restaurant
627 West Division St
Last inspected Sep 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
No violations recorded
ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspectionsRoutine
Sep 1, 2026
Violations recorded
4 recorded violations
notedCode 6-301.12Other
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Hand Drying Provision
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 3-501.16Food temperature
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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 8-301.11Other
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Prerequisite for Operation
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils
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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 issuesOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 1, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Mar 10, 2026
Violations recorded
2 recorded violations
notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing
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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 4-501.17Cleaning and sanitizing
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Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Agents
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 problemsOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Aug 12, 2025
Violations recorded
4 recorded violations
notedCode 6-301.11Other
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingnotedCode 3-302.11Other
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Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingnotedCode 4-501.11Other
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingnotedCode 3-302.12Other
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Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 12, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 4, 2025
Violations recorded
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3-305.11Other
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingnotedCode 3-304.12Other
Official wording
In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source