Routine
Oct 8, 2026
13 recorded violations
Official Wording
Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial Wording
Controlling Pests
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
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Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing
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.
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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.
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Outdoor Storage Surface
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Covering Receptacles
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Using Drain Plugs
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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Outdoor Enclosure
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
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.
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Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
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.
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Responsibilities of the Permit Holder
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.
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Toilets and Urinals
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
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, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source