Follow-Up
Aug 25, 2025
No violations recorded
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 25, 2025 · Original Source
Delaware (statewide), DE
Jessops Tavern
114 Delaware St
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsRoutine
Aug 21, 2025
Violations recorded
5 recorded violations
notedCode 6-301.11Handwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
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 problemsnotedCode 3-302.11Other
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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 findingnotedCode 4-702.11Cleaning and sanitizing
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Before Use After Cleaning
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 problemsnotedCode 3-501.17Food temperature
Official wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
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 temperaturenotedCode 4-302.13Food temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing
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 temperatureOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Oct 15, 2024
Violations recorded
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3-305.11Contamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
In plain English
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 contaminationnotedCode 6-501.11Facility maintenance
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Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
In plain English
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, Oct 15, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Sep 26, 2024
Violations recorded
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3-501.14Food temperature
Official wording
Cooling
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 temperaturenotedCode 3-501.17Food temperature
Official wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
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 temperaturenotedCode 3-305.11Contamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
In plain English
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 contaminationnotedCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
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 problemsnotedCode 6-501.11Facility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
In plain English
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, Sep 26, 2024 · Original Source
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