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Lewes Oyster House

108 2nd Street

Last inspected May 18, 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

4 inspections

Routine

May 18, 2026

Violations recorded

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, May 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 29, 2025

Violations recorded

3 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

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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.

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notedCode 4-501.12Other

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Cutting Surfaces

In plain English

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

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

Routine

Apr 24, 2025

Violations recorded

1 recorded violation

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

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

Routine

Oct 31, 2024

Violations recorded

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

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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 5-205.11Handwashing

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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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notedCode 4-903.11Equipment and utensils

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Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing

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.

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notedCode 4-501.116Chemicals

Official wording

Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration

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 3-307.11Contamination

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Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination

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 4-501.12Other

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces

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, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

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