SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Espinal Grocery Inc last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 16, 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?
2 inspections on record, from Oct 28, 2025 to Sep 16, 2026.
Has Espinal Grocery Inc ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 28, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Routine
Sep 16, 2026
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4-204.112Food temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality
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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 28, 2025
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
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.