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Grocery Basket

301 North Bradford Street

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Routine

Aug 26, 2026

Violations recorded

13 recorded violations

notedCode 2-103.11Other

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Person-In-Charge-Duties

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notedCode 2-301.12Cleaning and sanitizing

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Cleaning Procedure

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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 2-301.15Other

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Where to Wash

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notedCode 5-205.11Handwashing

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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance

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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.

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notedCode 6-301.12Other

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Hand Drying Provision

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notedCode 4-602.12Food temperature

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Cooking and Baking Equipment

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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 6-202.13Pests

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Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation

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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.

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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 4-101.16Other

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Sponges Use Limitation

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notedCode 4-903.11Equipment and utensils

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Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing

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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 4-101.19Cleaning 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 4-603.16Other

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Rinsing Procedures

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notedCode 5-502.11Other

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Frequency-Removal

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

Routine

Feb 3, 2026

Violations recorded

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.12Food temperature

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Cooking and Baking Equipment

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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 4-702.11Cleaning and sanitizing

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Before Use After Cleaning

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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 7-102.11Other

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Common Name-Working Containers

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notedCode 4-603.16Other

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Rinsing Procedures

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Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 15, 2025

Violations recorded

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-305.12Other

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Food Storage, Prohibited Areas

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notedCode 8-301.11Other

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Prerequisite for Operation

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notedCode 2-401.11Employee health and hygiene

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Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

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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.

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

Routine

Jan 21, 2025

Violations recorded

8 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2-401.11Employee health and hygiene

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Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

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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 3-501.18Food temperature

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Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition

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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.

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notedCode 3-302.12Other

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Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

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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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 4-101.16Other

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Sponges Use Limitation

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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

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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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 6-403.11Employee health and hygiene

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Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking

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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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jan 21, 2025 · Original Source

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