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La Parrillada Mexican Grill

188 Penn Mart Shopping Center

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Routine

Aug 17, 2026

Violations recorded

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4-204.112Food temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

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 3-302.12Other

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Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

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

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notedCode 4-101.17Other

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Wood, 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

In plain English

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 6, 2026

Violations recorded

13 recorded violations

notedCode 2-103.11Other

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Person-In-Charge-Duties

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

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notedCode 2-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

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Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events

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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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 6-301.11Handwashing

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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 problems
notedCode 6-301.12Other

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Hand Drying Provision

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

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notedCode 3-501.16Food temperature

Official wording

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 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 temperature
notedCode 4-204.112Food temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

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 3-302.12Other

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 4-101.17Other

Official wording

Wood, Use Limitation

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

In plain English

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 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

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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 problems
notedCode 8-301.11Other

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Prerequisite for Operation

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notedCode 8-304.11Permits, training, and postings

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Responsibilities of the Permit Holder

In plain English

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 6, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Apr 29, 2025

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

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.

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notedCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

In plain English

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Apr 29, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Apr 24, 2025

Violations recorded

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.11Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of Knowledge

In plain English

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 2-103.11Other

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Person-In-Charge-Duties

In plain English

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

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notedCode 6-501.16Other

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Drying Mops

In plain English

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

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notedCode 4-101.11Facility maintenance

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Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair

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 issues
notedCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

In plain English

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Apr 24, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 22, 2025

Violations recorded

12 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.11Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of Knowledge

In plain English

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 2-103.11Other

Official wording

Person-In-Charge-Duties

In plain English

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

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notedCode 2-301.14Other

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When to Wash

In plain English

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

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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 3-201.11Other

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Compliance with Food Law

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

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notedCode 3-302.11Other

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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 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

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Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

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 3-501.16Food temperature

Official wording

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 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 temperature
notedCode 7-102.11Other

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Common Name-Working Containers

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

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notedCode 7-207.11Other

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Restriction and Storage-Medicines

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

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notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings

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Certified Food Protection Manager

In plain English

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source

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