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Quick Answers
When was Kims Market last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 24, 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?
7 inspections on record, from Oct 30, 2024 to Aug 24, 2026.
Has Kims Market ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 30, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspections
Routine
Aug 24, 2026
Violations recorded
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3-305.14Other
Official Wording
Food Preparation
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 24, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Aug 14, 2026
Violations recorded
4 recorded violations
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.
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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 14, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Jul 22, 2026
Violations recorded
12 recorded violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 22, 2026
No violations recorded
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
May 25, 2026
Violations recorded
3 recorded violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.