Delaware (statewide), DE

Laurel Pizzeria Express

Name: Laurel Pizzeria Express
Address: 415 West Stein Highway, Delaware (statewide), DE

415 West Stein Highway

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

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3 inspections

Routine

Apr 2, 2026

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.11Handwashing

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Handwashing Cleanser, Availability

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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.

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Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

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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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 22, 2025

Violations recorded

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.12Food temperature

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Cooking and Baking Equipment

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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.

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notedCode 3-307.11Contamination

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Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination

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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.

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notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood Contact Surfaces

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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

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

Routine

Oct 29, 2024

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.

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Responsibilities of the Permit Holder

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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, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source