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Quick Answers
When was China Star Chen Inc last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 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: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Feb 20, 2025 to Nov 5, 2026.
Has China Star Chen Inc ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 20, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspections
Routine
Nov 5, 2026
Violations recorded
2 recorded violations
notedCode 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.
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, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 28, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 17, 2026
Violations recorded
6 recorded violations
notedCode 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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
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.
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 17, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Aug 19, 2025
Violations recorded
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3-305.11Contamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 20, 2025
Violations recorded
6 recorded violations
notedCode 2-303.11Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Prohibition-Jewelry
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.
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.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.