Delaware (statewide), DE

Great Wall Kitchen

435 S New Street

Last inspected Oct 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Great Wall Kitchen last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 19, 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: 8 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Mar 31, 2025 to Oct 19, 2026.
Has Great Wall Kitchen ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 31, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Complaint

Oct 19, 2026

Violations recorded

8 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16Food temperature

Official Wording

Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding

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 3-501.13Food temperature

Official Wording

Thawing

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

notedCode 6-404.11Other

Official Wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode 4-903.11Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing

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 4-101.19Cleaning 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 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.

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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.

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Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 1, 2026

Violations recorded

8 recorded violations

notedCode 2-301.15Other

Official Wording

Where to Wash

In Plain English

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

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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

Storage-First Aid Supplies

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

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 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 4-903.11Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing

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 4-101.19Cleaning 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 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Oct 14, 2025

Violations recorded

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 9, 2025

Violations recorded

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11Other

Official Wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

In Plain English

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

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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 3-305.11Contamination

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 4-302.14Cleaning 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 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 6-403.11Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking

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

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 31, 2025

Violations recorded

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2-401.11Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

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 3-305.11Contamination