ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Sinclairs Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 24, 2026. The result listed by Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection was “Violations recorded”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 24, 2026.
Has Sinclairs Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 2, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Routine
Sep 24, 2026
Violations recorded
2 recorded violations
notedCode 6-201.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
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.
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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 2, 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.
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.
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.
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.