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The Dewey Post

1205 Coastal Highway

Last inspected Sep 4, 2025 · 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

3 inspections

Routine

Sep 4, 2025

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16Food temperature

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Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding

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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.

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notedCode 4-501.12Other

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Cutting Surfaces

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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 4, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Mar 10, 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 10, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 13, 2025

Violations recorded

7 recorded violations

notedCode 6-202.15Other

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Outer Openings, Protected

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

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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.

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notedCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

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In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 4-903.11Equipment and utensils

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Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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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.

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notedCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils

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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

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Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

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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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Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source

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