Complaint
Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source
Delaware (statewide), DE
On The Way Cafe
38555 Dupont Boulevard
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspectionsRoutine
Apr 20, 2026
Violations recorded
11 recorded violations
notedCode 4-203.12Food temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water-Accuracy
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 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 problemsnotedCode 6-305.11Permits, training, and postings
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Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers
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 issuesnotedCode 8-304.11Permits, training, and postings
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Responsibilities of the Permit Holder
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 issuesnotedCode 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 7-206.11Pests
Official wording
Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria
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 insectsnotedCode 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 contaminationnotedCode 4-803.11Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Storage of Soiled Linens
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 issuesnotedCode 4-903.11Equipment and utensils
Official wording
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 5-501.113Other
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Covering Receptacles
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 6-501.11Facility maintenance
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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 issuesOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Sep 29, 2025
Violations recorded
8 recorded violations
notedCode 3-403.11Food temperature
Official wording
Reheating for Hot 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 temperaturenotedCode 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 7-201.11Other
Official wording
Separation-Storage
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 7-206.11Pests
Official wording
Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria
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 insectsnotedCode 3-602.11Food source and labeling
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Food Labels
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 problemsnotedCode 4-502.13Equipment and utensils
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Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations
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 issuesnotedCode 4-603.12Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Precleaning
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 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 problemsOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 29, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Mar 31, 2025
Violations recorded
5 recorded violations
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 temperaturenotedCode 7-201.11Other
Official wording
Separation-Storage
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 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 findingnotedCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
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 4-903.11Equipment and utensils
Official wording
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Mar 31, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Oct 14, 2024
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
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 problemsOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 14, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Sep 30, 2024
Violations recorded
13 recorded violations
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 issuesnotedCode 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 3-101.11Contamination
Official wording
Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented
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 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 findingnotedCode 6-202.13Pests
Official wording
Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
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 insectsnotedCode 6-202.15Other
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Outer Openings, Protected
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 4-803.11Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Storage of Soiled Linens
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 issuesnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 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 issuesnotedCode 5-501.11Other
Official wording
Outdoor Storage Surface
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 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 findingnotedCode 6-101.11Other
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas
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, Sep 30, 2024 · Original Source
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