Routine
Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 2026 · Original Source
Delaware (statewide), DE
Taqueria Atexquita
220 New Castle Avenue
Last inspected Feb 12, 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
5 inspectionsRoutine
Feb 2, 2026
Violations recorded
4 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 issuesnotedCode 5-202.12Handwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Sinks, Installation
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 3-305.11Contamination
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 5-205.15Facility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair
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, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Jan 21, 2026
Violations recorded
9 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 issuesnotedCode 5-202.12Handwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Sinks, Installation
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 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 6-301.11Handwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
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 6-301.12Other
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 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 4-702.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Before Use After Cleaning
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 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 5-205.15Facility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair
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, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Mar 3, 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, Mar 3, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 18, 2025
Violations recorded
9 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 6-301.11Handwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
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 6-301.12Other
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 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 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 3-602.11Food source and labeling
Official wording
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 6-202.15Other
Official wording
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 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 3-304.12Equipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
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, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source
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