Routine
Aug 14, 2026
No violations recorded
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 14, 2026 · Original Source
Delaware (statewide), DE
Minato Japanese Restaurant
101 W 8th St
Last inspected Aug 14, 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 inspectionsRoutine
Jul 29, 2026
Violations recorded
6 recorded violations
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 temperaturenotedCode 4-204.112Food temperature
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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 temperaturenotedCode 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.
More about other findingnotedCode 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 contaminationnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 5-501.17Other
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Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Aug 18, 2025
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
notedCode 5-501.17Other
Official wording
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Aug 6, 2025
Violations recorded
4 recorded violations
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 problemsnotedCode 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.
More about other findingnotedCode 3-501.19Other
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Time as a Public Health Control
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 5-501.17Other
Official wording
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source
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