Delaware (statewide), DE

Red Lobster #0552

Name: Red Lobster #0552
Address: 271 N Dupont Hwy, Delaware (statewide), DE

271 N Dupont Hwy

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Routine

Apr 23, 2026

Violations recorded

4 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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Hand Drying Provision

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

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notedCode 6-301.14Handwashing

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Handwashing Signage

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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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Intensity-Lighting

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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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 17, 2025

Violations recorded

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5-205.15Facility maintenance

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System Maintained in Good Repair

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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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Dec 11, 2025

No violations recorded

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 15, 2025

Violations recorded

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

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Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises

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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.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 4-101.19Cleaning 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.

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notedCode 5-501.113Other

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Covering 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, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 5, 2025

Violations recorded

5 recorded violations

notedCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing

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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 5-205.11Handwashing

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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance

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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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Before Use After Cleaning

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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

notedCode 3-305.11Contamination