Delaware (statewide), DE
1159 N Dupont Highway
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Routine
1 recorded violation
Intensity-Lighting
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 issuesOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
8 recorded violations
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
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 problemsHand Drying Provision
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingRestriction and Storage-Medicines
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
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 contaminationSegregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingNonfood-Contact Surfaces
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 problemsBackflow Prevention, Air Gap
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsIntensity-Lighting
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 issuesOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
3 recorded violations
Handwashing Signage
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 problemsEquipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
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 problemsFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
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 contaminationOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
6 recorded violations
Certified Food Protection Manager
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 issuesHandwashing Signage
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 problemsManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyEquipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
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 problemsTime/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding
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 temperatureDesignated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking
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 issuesOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Feb 10, 2025 · Original Source
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