Delaware (statewide), DE

Empire

2713 Pulaski Highway

Last inspected Oct 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Empire last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 2, 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?: 3 inspections on record, from Apr 9, 2025 to Oct 2, 2026.
Has Empire ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 9, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine

Oct 2, 2026

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.11Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Food Contact with Equipment, Utensils, and Linens

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

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.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 2, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 24, 2026

Violations recorded

5 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.

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.

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode 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 temperature

notedCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 9, 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.