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Hardees of Milford - Otac Inc

698 W Dupont Blvd

Last inspected May 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Routine

May 18, 2026

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

notedCode 5-205.11Handwashing

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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance

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 problems
notedCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

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 problems

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, May 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 27, 2026

Violations recorded

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3-305.15Other

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Food Preparation Sink

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 21, 2026

Violations recorded

10 recorded violations

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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notedCode 2-301.14Other

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When to Wash

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 7-206.11Pests

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Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria

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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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

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Effectiveness-Hair Restraints

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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 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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

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 problems
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 4-603.16Other

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Rinsing Procedures

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 3-305.15Other

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Food Preparation Sink

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

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Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

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 problems

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

May 5, 2025

Violations recorded

8 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.

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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 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

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 problems
notedCode 5-203.14Water, plumbing, and sewage

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Backflow Prevention Device, When Required

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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 problems
notedCode 5-205.15Facility maintenance

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System Maintained in Good Repair

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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 issues
notedCode 5-501.113Other

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Covering Receptacles

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

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Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

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 problems
notedCode 6-501.16Other

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Drying Mops

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, May 5, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Nov 25, 2024

No violations recorded

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 1, 2024

Violations recorded

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints

In plain English

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 5-202.13Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention, Air Gap

In plain English

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 problems
notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

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 problems
notedCode 6-501.16Other

Official wording

Drying Mops

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Nov 1, 2024 · Original Source

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