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Henlopen City Oyster House

50 C Wilmington Ave

Last inspected Mar 10, 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

Mar 10, 2026

Violations recorded

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16Food temperature

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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 temperature
notedCode 7-201.11Other

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Separation-Storage

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

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notedCode 3-303.11Other

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Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient

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

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notedCode 4-502.13Equipment and utensils

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Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations

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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 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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 10, 2025

Violations recorded

5 recorded violations

notedCode 7-201.11Other

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Separation-Storage

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3-203.12Food source and labeling

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Shellstock, Maintaining Identification

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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

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notedCode 3-302.11Other

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Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

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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

In plain English

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 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 10, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 13, 2025

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-203.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Shellstock, Maintaining Identification

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 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 finding

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Mar 13, 2025 · Original Source

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