ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Hooters Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 22, 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 Nov 12, 2024 to Oct 22, 2026.
Has Hooters Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 12, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspections
Routine
Oct 22, 2026
Violations recorded
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3-302.12Other
Official Wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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.
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.
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair
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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Aug 28, 2025
Violations recorded
3 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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 28, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Nov 18, 2024
Violations recorded
2 recorded violations
notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Certified Food Protection Manager
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, Nov 18, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Nov 12, 2024
Violations recorded
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Certified Food Protection Manager
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.
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.