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
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Quick Answers
- When was El Nopal Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 4, 2026. The result listed by Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection was “No violations recorded”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 5 inspections on record, from Feb 4, 2025 to Sep 4, 2026.
- Has El Nopal Mexican Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 4, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspectionsRoutine
Sep 1, 2026
Violations recorded
4 recorded violations
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 findingnotedCode 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 8-301.11Other
Official Wording
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
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 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
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 problemsnotedCode 4-501.17Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
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 6-301.11Handwashing
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 problemsnotedCode 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 findingnotedCode 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 3-302.12Other
Official Wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
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, Aug 12, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 4, 2025
Violations recorded
2 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 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 issuesOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source