Delaware (statewide), DE

Esh Meats & Cheese

Name: Esh Meats & Cheese
Address: 550 South New Street, Delaware (statewide), DE

550 South New Street

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

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3 inspections

Routine

Aug 25, 2026

Violations recorded

6 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.12Other

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Hand Drying Provision

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notedCode 4-101.16Other

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Sponges Use Limitation

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notedCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

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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.

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notedCode 6-202.14Other

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Toilet Rooms, Enclosed

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notedCode 6-501.19Other

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Closing Toilet Room Doors

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notedCode 5-501.113Other

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Covering Receptacles

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Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 17, 2026

Violations recorded

6 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.114Chemicals

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness

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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.

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notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

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Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises

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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.

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notedCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

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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.

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notedCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils

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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 4-501.12Other

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Cutting Surfaces

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notedCode 6-301.14Handwashing

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Handwashing Signage

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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.

Jul 15, 2025

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2-201.11Permits, training, and postings

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

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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.

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notedCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

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Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

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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.

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