How grading works in Delaware (statewide).

Start with the local scale

Delaware inspects restaurants statewide (Wilmington, Dover, Newark and every other town). It does not give letter grades or scores. Each inspection lists the specific food code violations found, and follow-up visits check that problems were fixed.

A score is not universal

Never compare results between cities. Some departments add points for violations, others use pass/fail, and a lower score can mean a better result.

Read beyond the latest result

Check the inspection date, each recorded violation, and any follow-up inspection. Closures and re-inspections are labeled in each restaurant’s history.