SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Holiday Inn Express Harrington last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 23, 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?
4 inspections on record, from Jan 13, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026.
Has Holiday Inn Express Harrington ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 13, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Routine
Oct 23, 2026
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 15, 2026
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Jan 17, 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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jan 17, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Jan 13, 2025
Violations recorded
4 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.
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.
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.