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When was Bash Soulfood & African Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 25, 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: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Aug 15, 2025 to Aug 25, 2026.
Has Bash Soulfood & African Cuisine ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 15, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Routine
Aug 25, 2026
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Aug 11, 2026
Violations recorded
6 recorded violations
notedCode 2-201.11Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge, and Conditional Employees
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.
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.
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.
Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 18, 2026
Violations recorded
2 recorded violations
notedCode 2-201.11Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge, and Conditional Employees
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.
Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Aug 15, 2025
Violations recorded
3 recorded violations
notedCode 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.