Delaware (statewide), DE

Gigante International Market

209 B-E Ne Front St

Last inspected Sep 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Gigante International Market 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: 5 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Sep 30, 2024 to Sep 16, 2026.
Has Gigante International Market ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 30, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Routine

Sep 16, 2026

Violations recorded

5 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces

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 problems

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

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 4-501.114Chemicals

Official Wording

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 6-501.112Pests

Official Wording

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 10, 2026

Violations recorded

7 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.114Chemicals

Official Wording

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 3-602.11Food source and labeling

Official Wording

Food Labels

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

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

notedCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

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 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces

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 problems

notedCode 6-202.14Other

Official Wording

Toilet Rooms, Enclosed

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode 8-304.11Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 10, 2025

Violations recorded

8 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.12Other

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 6-301.14Handwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage

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

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 3-502.12Other

Official Wording

Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode 8-201.13Other

Official Wording

When a HACCP Plan is Required

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode 4-501.12Other

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 6-501.19Other

Official Wording

Closing Toilet Room Doors

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 10, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 17, 2025

Violations recorded

9 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.12Other

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 4-501.114Chemicals

Official Wording

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints

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 issues

notedCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

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 problems

notedCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

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 4-501.12Other

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode 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 finding

notedCode 6-202.11Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding

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 issues

notedCode 6-303.11Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Intensity-Lighting

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 issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Sep 30, 2024

Violations recorded

8 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.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

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 problems

notedCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

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 4-501.12Other

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode 5-501.113Other

Official Wording

Covering Receptacles

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode 6-501.11Facility maintenance

Official Wording

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 issues

notedCode 6-501.114Facility maintenance

Official Wording

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.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 8-304.11Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 30, 2024 · Original Source