Delaware (statewide), DE

The Sweet Stop

Name: The Sweet Stop
Address: 600 East Basin Road, Delaware (statewide), DE

600 East Basin Road

Last inspected Aug 12, 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

3 inspections

Routine

Aug 12, 2026

Violations recorded

5 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

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Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

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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 4-204.112Food temperature

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Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

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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 3-302.12Other

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Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

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

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notedCode 5-501.17Other

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Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

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

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notedCode 5-501.113Other

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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, Aug 12, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Apr 21, 2025

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings

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Certified Food Protection Manager

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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.

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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.

Mar 31, 2025

Violations recorded

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-103.11Other

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Person-In-Charge-Duties

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

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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 issues

notedCode 6-301.14Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage

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.