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Milford Shell

8 South Dupont Blvd

Last inspected Aug 26, 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

7 inspections

Routine

Aug 26, 2026

Violations recorded

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5-501.114Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Using Drain Plugs

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 26, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Sep 17, 2025

Violations recorded

2 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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

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Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

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, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Sep 8, 2025

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 4-302.14Cleaning 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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

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, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 25, 2025

Violations recorded

8 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 4-501.114Chemicals

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 3-501.16Food temperature

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Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding

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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.

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 4-101.16Other

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Sponges 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 4-502.11Facility maintenance

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Good Repair and Calibration

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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 4-302.14Cleaning 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 problems
notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

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 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 6, 2025

Violations recorded

5 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 4-501.114Chemicals

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 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

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 4-302.14Cleaning 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 problems
notedCode 5-501.13Other

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Receptacles

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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, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Oct 10, 2024

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6-501.16Other

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Drying Mops

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

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notedCode 4-501.12Other

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Cutting Surfaces

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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 10, 2024 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Sep 25, 2024

Violations recorded

4 recorded violations

notedCode 5-205.12Contamination

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Prohibiting a Cross Connection

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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 5-302.16Other

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Hose, Construction and Identification

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

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces

In plain English

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

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notedCode 5-202.13Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention, Air Gap

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 25, 2024 · Original Source

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