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La Tonalteca

245 S Dupont Highway

Last inspected Sep 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

10 inspections

Routine

Sep 9, 2026

Violations recorded

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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
notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 28, 2026

Violations recorded

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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
notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 31, 2026

Violations recorded

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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
notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 28, 2026

Violations recorded

6 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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
notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency

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 7-207.11Other

Official wording

Restriction and Storage-Medicines

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 3-501.13Food temperature

Official wording

Thawing

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 16, 2026

Violations recorded

10 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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
notedCode 2-201.11Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge, and Conditional Employees

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 6-301.12Other

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 4-602.12Food temperature

Official wording

Cooking and Baking Equipment

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 4-702.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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 problems
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 4-501.17Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Agents

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 4-603.16Other

Official wording

Rinsing Procedures

In plain English

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

More about other finding
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 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

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, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Sep 4, 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, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 20, 2025

Violations recorded

11 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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 5-202.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks, Installation

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 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

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 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 problems
notedCode 6-301.12Other

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 3-501.18Food temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition

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 3-305.11Contamination

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 contamination
notedCode 5-501.113Other

Official wording

Covering Receptacles

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 8-301.11Other

Official wording

Prerequisite for Operation

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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
notedCode 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency

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, Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Apr 9, 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, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 19, 2025

Violations recorded

7 recorded violations

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
notedCode 4-501.114Chemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness

In plain English

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 unsafely
notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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 3-501.17Food 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 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Controlling Pests

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 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 5-205.15Facility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good 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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Sep 23, 2024

Violations recorded

4 recorded violations

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 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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 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 issues
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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source

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