Delaware (statewide), DE

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dover

1780 North Dupont Highway

Last inspected Oct 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dover last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 26, 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?: 5 inspections on record, from Apr 22, 2025 to Oct 26, 2026.
Has Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dover ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 22, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Routine

Oct 26, 2026

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

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 8-301.11Other

Official Wording

Prerequisite for Operation

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, Oct 26, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 12, 2026

Violations recorded

4 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.

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 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 8-301.11Other

Official Wording

Prerequisite for Operation

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, Oct 12, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 21, 2026

Violations recorded

3 recorded violations

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

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

Sponges Use Limitation

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, Apr 21, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

May 2, 2025

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, May 2, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 22, 2025

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source