Routine
Sep 21, 2026
No violations recorded
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source
Delaware (statewide), DE
Carmens Kitchen
1644 West 4th Street
Last inspected Sep 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was Carmens Kitchen last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 21, 2026. The result listed by Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection was “No violations recorded”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 3 inspections on record, from Jan 29, 2025 to Sep 21, 2026.
- Has Carmens Kitchen ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 29, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspectionsRoutine
Sep 2, 2026
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
notedCode 8-301.11Other
Official Wording
Prerequisite for Operation
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Jan 29, 2025
Violations recorded
9 recorded violations
notedCode 2-103.11Other
Official Wording
Person-In-Charge-Duties
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 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 issuesnotedCode 2-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 5-205.11Handwashing
Official Wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 3-501.17Food temperature
Official Wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking
In Plain English
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 5-501.17Other
Official Wording
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 8-301.11Other
Official Wording
Prerequisite for Operation
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source
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